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dony Tools

v2.0.1

by dony.

Video Overview

Description

dony Tools is a comprehensive toolkit designed for Adobe After Effects, providing a suite of utilities to enhance your workflow and boost productivity. This extension includes modules for automating Twixtor Pro, managing anchor points, optimizing render settings, and setting up projects efficiently. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced user, dony Tools offers a range of features to streamline your After Effects experience.

Installation

  1. Install the Extension:

    Windows:

    C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\

    Mac:

    /Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/

  2. Enable Loading of Unsigned Extensions (if needed):

    • For Windows: Simply double-click the included Add Keys.reg file to automatically add the required registry key.
    • For Mac: In the Terminal, run:
    defaults write com.adobe.CSXS.11 PlayerDebugMode 1
  3. Access the Extension in After Effects via Window > Extensions > dony Tools

Main Features

  • Twixtor Pro Tab
    • Speed Control
    • Dynamic keyframe accuracy
    • Percentage input with validation
    • Optimized settings application
  • Anchor Point Tab
    • Quick anchor point positioning
    • Visual icons for intuitive manipulation
    • Offset adjustment controls
    • Multi-layer support
  • Render Settings
    • Output module selection with search
    • Render queue management
    • Auto-render option
    • Settings location access
  • Project Setup
    • Preset project setups (16:9, 1:1, 4:3)
    • Custom setup window
    • Save and load presets
    • Folder structure creation

Usage

  1. Open Adobe After Effects
  2. Go to Window > Extensions > dony Tools
  3. Select the desired tab for your task:
    • Twixtor Pro: For speed adjustments and frame interpolation
    • Anchor Point: For precise layer positioning and transformation control
    • Render Settings: For output configuration and render queue management
    • Setup: For quick project initialization with presets or custom settings
  4. Each panel provides tooltips - simply hover over any element to see a description of its function

Version History

v2.0.1Current Version9 April 2025
  • Fixes and Minor Improvements:
  • Added JSON polyfill for improved stability and compatibility with different AE environments
  • Added a refresh button in the Custom Setup modal's "Load Preset" section to manually reload presets from the JSON file
  • Added Panel Flyout Menu with options to refresh the extension window and open the documentation website
  • Added visual feedback (check icon and "Loaded" text) to the "Load Preset" button for 2 seconds upon successful loading
v2.0.020 March 2025
  • Major Update: Now a Full Adobe After Effects Extension!
  • Complete migration from JSX script to a full-featured CEP extension
  • Modern responsive interface with dark theme and custom tooltips
  • Improved dropdown menus with search functionality for presets, resolutions, FPS values, and output modules
  • Enhanced user experience with intuitive controls
  • Tabbed interface for better organization of tools
  • Maintained all functionality from previous versions with significant UI improvements
  • Custom project setup with ability to name compositions and assign to folders
  • Responsive design for various panel sizes
v1.2.020 February 2025
  • UI/UX Improvements and New Features
  • All Tabs: Improved responsive design for better window resizing
  • Anchor Point Tab: Reorganized controls into a vertical layout with titled sections
  • Render Settings Tab: Added button to easily access output modules settings location
  • Setup Tab: Added button to access project presets location
  • About Tab: Enhanced information panel organization
v1.1.031 January 2025
  • Enhancements to the Setup, Twixtor Pro, and About tabs
  • Setup Tab: Replaced text buttons with icon buttons for 16:9, 1:1, and 4:3 preset setups.
  • Setup Tab: Adjusted button sizes for better visual consistency.
  • About Tab: Improved UI for better readability and user experience.
  • Twixtor Pro Tab: Improved the efficiency of keyframe placement for the "Speed %" property.
v1.0.18 January 2025
  • Bug fix for JSON parsing when loading output modules
  • Fixed an issue where output modules wouldn't load correctly after restarting After Effects
  • Improved JSON formatting for better reliability
  • Removed unnecessary JSON sanitization
v1.0
  • Initial release with a full suite of tools including Twixtor Pro automation, anchor point management, render queue optimization, and project setup utilities.

Support

If you need help or want to provide feedback, you can contact me here:

donyaep.vercel.app open_in_new

Enjoy this extension and happy creating! :>

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