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December 6, 2020
Question

unlock a file

  • December 6, 2020
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When I open After Effects by clicking on a motion array file a box appears which says This file is locked. you will not be able to save changes! How do I unlock a file or project?

 

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Participant
October 11, 2023

You motion array file is likely still a zip file. Extract the contents and then try and open it. 

Community Expert
December 7, 2020

After Effects will only open if you click on an AEP file or an AET (After Effects Template). Trying to open any other file type by double-clicking on the file is not going to work.

 

You'll have to import the file, not try and open it unless the extension is .AEP or .AET

OussK
Community Expert
Community Expert
December 6, 2020

it seems it's something related to Motion array extension, try to contact Motion array support to get the correct answer. maybe you subscription is expired and you can't use the template anymore.