connect objects with lines
Lines Creator is a script for After Effects that connects objects with lines.
You can connect all kinds of objects with three main types of lines - straight, arc and squared. Easy to customize and work with it will speed up your workflow in no time.
Lines Creator is also equipped with one click solutions for adjusting objects' anchor points, caps or joins thanks to the Anchor Point tool, Caps tool and the Joins tool. You can also change all lines' styles with a single click from the Style tool or change their type from 2D to 3D and vice versa.
To install Lines Creator you simply need to follow these 2 steps:
Lines Creator has adaptive design that will shrink and float depending on your window size.
Opens Lines Creator Settings window. Check Lines Creator Settings window section below.
Change the anchor point position of the selected layers.
Create lines from the first selected layer to all other layers in the selection.
Create lines from first to second layer in the selection, from second to third and so on.
Create Lines from every selected layer to all other layers in the selection.
Change selected lines' style to straight lines. Sets default line style to straight.
Change selected lines' style to straight rectangle lines. Sets default line style to straight rectangle.
Change selected lines' style to arc lines. Sets default line style to arc.
Change selected lines' style to arc reversed lines. Sets default line style to arc reversed.
Change selected lines' style to square horizontal lines. Sets default line style to square horizontal.
Change selected lines' style to square vertical lines. Sets default line style to square vertical.
Copy all settings in the Effects panel from the selected line (first line if more than one selected).
Paste all previously copied Effects panel settings to all selected lines.
Set selected lines' style and layer to 2D.
Set selected lines' style and layer to 3D.
Change selected layers' caps to Butt Caps. Sets default caps to Butt Caps
Change selected layers' caps to Round Caps. Sets default caps to Round Caps
Change selected layers' caps to Projecting Caps. Sets default caps to Projecting Caps
Change selected layers' join to Miter Join. Sets default joins to Miter Join
Change selected layers' join to Round Join. Sets default joins to Round Join
Change selected layers' join to Bevel Join. Sets default joins to Bevel Join
Start-point layer for the line.
End-point layer for the line.
Trim the line from the start. Value in percentage.
Trim the line from the end. Value in percentage.
Offset the trim. Value in degrees.
Turn straight line in 3D line. This happens automatically if both From and To layers are 3D when you create the line.
Rotate the line around its Z orientation axis. Works only with straight and arc line styles.
Makes sure the line style is at least straight. Always on.
If more than 0 the line becomes rectangle and this setting changes its height. Value in pixels.
Change the straight line rectangle corner roundness when "Rect Height" is more than 0. Value in pixels.
If on line becomes arc. Overwrites "Straight Line Mode".
Reverse arc direction when the line is in "Arc Mode".
Change arc size when the line is in "Arc Mode". Value in pixels.
Turn the line into squared line. Overwrites "Straight Line Mode" and "Arc Mode".
Change line's direction to horizontal when the line is in "Square Mode".
Change line's corner proportions when the line is in "Square Mode". Value in percentage.
Change line's first corner size when the line is in "Square Mode". Overwrites "Corners Proportion". Value in pixels.
Change line's second corner size when the line is in "Square Mode". Overwrites "Corners Proportion" and "Corner 1 Lock". Value in pixels.
Roundness for the first corner when "Square Mode" is on.
Roundness for the second corner when "Square Mode" is on.
Left clicking on any of the "Lines" buttons will create line(s) between all selected layers in the desired order depending on which button you use.
Holding down Ctrl(Win)/Cmd(Mac) key and then Left clicking on any of the "Lines" buttons will create arc line.
Holding down Ctrl(Win)/Cmd(Mac) key and Shift key and then Left clicking on any of the "Lines" buttons will create reversed arc line.
Holding down Ctrl(Win)/Cmd(Mac) key and then Left clicking on any of the "Lines" buttons will create horizontally aligned squared line.
Holding down Ctrl(Win)/Cmd(Mac) key and Shift key and then Left clicking on any of the "Lines" buttons will create vertically aligned squared line.
Set the desired preferences for Lines Creator.
All preferences concerning Lines Creator.
Change the newly created line layer in and out points in the timeline to intercept the layers it connects.
The default line width in pixels.
Minify the UI by hiding the Style controls.
Minify the UI by hiding the 2D/3D controls.
Minify the UI by hiding the Caps/Joins controls.
Reset all settings to their default state. This action won't affect your licenses.
Save changes made on all tabs.
Closes Settings window. If any changes to the General tab were made pop-up window will ask to whether save or discard the changes.
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Shows your current license status. It will automatically give you option to "Uninstall" if the product is already active.
If you're planning to transfer your license to another machine you must first remove all license data from your current computer - each license serves only one machine. After uninstalling contact our support for further instructions.
After acquiring an Activation key for Lines Creator from aesweets.com you simply need to enter your purchase e-mail and the received Activation key in the Lines Creator Settings window > License tab and then press the Activate button.
Enter your Activation email. The email is listed in your "Product Activation Keys" table and sent to you via email after successful purchase. If you can't find your email please contact our help center.
Enter the received "Activation Key" from your purchase email.
Press the Activate button and wait for the process to finish. After successful activation your "License information" status will change to Active. Make sure that your firewall is is disabled upon activation and AE have access to aesweets.com
You can check our video guides on how to use Lines Creator at aesweets.com/help-center/lines-creator/faq/