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MikeSevigny
February 18, 2026
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Possible to Convert 3D Solid to Plane Mesh in Advanced 3D?

  • February 18, 2026
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When using the new 3D Renderer, is it possible to convert a 3D Solid into a Plane Mesh?

Alternatively, is it possible to create 3D mesh layers via Script?

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    nishu_kush
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    nishu_kushCommunity Manager
    Community Manager
    February 18, 2026

    Thanks for reaching out, Mike.

     

    In After Effects version 26.0, you can create basic parametric shapes (including a plane) natively in After Effects. Here are more details: https://helpx.adobe.com/in/after-effects/using/working-with-parametric-meshes.html

    Also, you can apply Substance material (.sbsar files)

    Hope it helps. Let me know if there are any other questions.

     

    Thanks,

    Nishu

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    MikeSevignyAuthor
    February 18, 2026

    I’m diving into the new 3D features right now. I should have emphasized: Is it possible to replace 3D Solids with Plane Meshes in your timeline (since they both seem to live in 3D space the same way).

    Basic Example: I’ve 3D tracked my scene and created a 3D Solid using the Camera Tracker. I think it would be nice to be able to convert that 3D Solid into a 3D Plane Mesh rather than having to replace it manually.

    It would fit nicely in the >Create context menu when you right click on the layer.

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