Key Combinations

⌨️ ⌘/Ctrl + click sets anchor point to layer(s) center

Anchor Point

  • Each Layer: the grid stands for each layer's own edges
  • Selection: the grid stands for a box around all selected layers
  • Anchors' Area: the grid stands for a box around the layers' current anchor points
  • Composition: the grid stands for the comp's frame
  • Grid: nine points for the corners, the edges and the center. Click one to set the anchor points there

Options

  • Ignore masks: ignores masks when calculating the anchor point
  • Detect alpha: uses the layer's visible pixels instead of its frame, on precomps, footage, images and solids
  • Move layer: moves the layers so their anchor points stay where they are
  • Auto-close: closes the window after the operation
  • Add Controller: adds a controller to the selected layers, allowing dynamic control of the anchor point

How to use

  1. Select the layer(s) for which you want to set the anchor point
  2. Run the tool
  3. Choose what the grid is relative to in the dropdown
  4. Choose a location for the anchor point