Parent to Null
Parents selected layers to new nulls with null type, naming and hierarchy options
Key Combinations
Cmd/Ctrl + Click Parents layer to null based on last settings

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Options
  • Null Layer Type: choose whether to create null layers or shape objects for a tidier project.
  • Naming Option: default option assigns names as "Null", while the custom option allows you to enter a name for the new null layer.
  • Parent Hierarchy: this option is useful when you want to maintain the existing hierarchy. You can also choose to ignore the current hierarchy.
Buttons
  • Null: creates a null object and positions it at the average of the selected layers' anchor points.
  • Individual Nulls: creates individual null layers for each selected layer.
  • Comp Center: creates a null object and sets its position to the center of the composition.

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How to use
  • 1
    First, select the layer or layers you want to attach to a null object
  • 2
    Run the tool
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    This will prompt a window with various options
  • 4
    From here, you can configure your preferred settings and click one of the provided buttons

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Note

If no layer is selected, an empty null layer will be created. This is a quick way to create a null layer.