D-Pad
CEP ExtensionFree
- Move anchor points without moving the layer.
- Align, centre and distribute by what's actually drawn.
- Attach nulls that keep your rig and animation intact.
- Every button has a second Opt/Alt action.
Works with Ae22 to Ae26macOS and Windows
Move anchor points, align layers and attach nulls from one tiny pad.
Yes, it's another anchor point tool. There are plenty already, so D-Pad had to earn its place.
Pick a mode (Anchor Point, Position or Attach Null), select your layers and press one of nine directions. Your layers stay visually exactly where they should, even when they're rotated, flipped, parented, 3D or keyframed.
- Anchor Point: move the anchor to any corner, edge or centre without the layer moving.
- Position: snap layers to the comp or safe areas, then align, centre or distribute them by what's actually drawn.
- Attach Null: wrap layers in a null with its anchor on the point you pressed, keeping existing parents and animation.
Hold Opt/Alt and every button turns green to reveal its second action. Every press is a single undo.
