After effects won't let me select create shape from vector layer

Report · Jan 25, 2020

Hi all,

I want to convert a vector graphic I made into a shape so I can extrude it and make it an actual 3D shape. From what I've seen online, it looks like you are able to convert vector graphics from Illustrator into shapes. I found where that option is located easy enough, but all the options are grayed out. I tried importing the vector file as a composition, and then as footage, but neither worked. What should I do? I was able to convert text to a shape without a problem, but the vector graphic is messing me up.

The vector graphic in question is just one layer and one shape, and I'm using After Effects CC 2020.

All the options are greyed out

Here's a snapshot of the problem. I bet this is some easy fix, but I can't for the life of me figure out what it is. Any ideas?

Any help is much appreciated, thanks! 🙂

Report · Jan 25, 2020

I figured it out just now actually, I had a feeling it'd be a simple fix!

I was trying to convert the vector by selecting the composition, whereas I should have been selecting the shape while INSIDE the composition.

Now we all know 🙂