I want to be able to quickly find one shape among many shapes.

Question

I am using after effect ver24.3.When I have many shapes or rectangles in one shape layer, I often want to click on each one to see which shape belongs to which item.If multiple shapes are in the same layer and I try to select one shape from among multiple shapes in the composition window, I will not be able to select them separately.In order to find a certain shape among multiple shapes, it is difficult to click on each shape item one by one, so I would like to be able to find it more easily.For example, is there a shortcut key for selecting the next item for items in the same hierarchy in the same layer?I would like to know if there is a better solution.

thepixelsmith · Answer

CMD + Click (MAC) or CTRL + Click (WIN) with the Selection tool on a specific shape on a shape layer should allow you to select just the shape you clicked on. Though this does become difficult/impossible depending on how elements are overlapping.

You can also use the Properties panel to see each individual shape on a shape layer and select/edit them from there.

I am of course assuming you are dealing with a native AE shape layer and shape and not an imported vector layer.

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