Wayfinder for After Effects

Wayfinder for After Effects

wayfinder path generator script

Download Wayfinder v1.2.8 for After Effects on Windows and Mac, a powerful path generator that instantly creates complex, flowing path shapes from simple inputs. Perfect for generating network diagrams, subway maps, flowcharts, and abstract organic forms with minimal effort .

Key Features of Wayfinder v1.2.8:

• Intelligent Path Generation: Automatically creates smooth, flowing paths between user-defined points, eliminating manual path drawing
• Subway Map Generator: Instantly create realistic subway-style diagrams and transit maps with customizable line colors and station markers
• Flowchart Creation: Generate professional flowcharts and network diagrams by simply placing points
• Organic Path Options: Create natural, flowing curves for abstract and organic path-based animations
• Fully Editable Output: All generated paths are native After Effects shape layers, ready for further customization and animation
• Customizable Parameters: Fine-tune path curvature, line weights, colors, and endpoint styles for precise control
• Real-Time Preview: See path generation update instantly as you adjust parameters
• Time-Saving Workflow: Eliminate hours of manual path drawing for complex diagram projects
• Cross-Platform Support: Works on both Windows and Mac systems

Perfect For:

• Motion graphics artists creating network diagrams and data visualizations
• Designers building subway maps and transit system graphics
• Anyone needing to generate flowcharts and organizational diagrams
• Title sequence creators wanting abstract path-based animations
• Studios looking to speed up diagram and network visualization workflows

System Requirements:

• Adobe After Effects 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022
• Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS
• 4GB RAM minimum (8GB+ recommended)
• 25MB available disk space
• Enable “Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network” in Preferences > Scripting & Expressions

Installation:
Copy the script file to your After Effects ScriptUI Panels folder:

• Windows: C:\Program Files\Adobe\Adobe After Effects [version]\Support Files\Scripts\ScriptUI Panels\
• Mac: /Applications/Adobe After Effects [version]/Scripts/ScriptUI Panels/

Access via Window menu > Wayfinder

Note: Version 1.2.8 includes performance improvements and enhanced path generation algorithms . The script’s ability to instantly generate complex diagrams makes it essential for data visualization and information design projects .

Wayfinder allows you to attach and guide artwork along shapes layers… even complicated or animated ones

Attach and guide layers along shape layer paths, shape generators, or even complicated animated shape layers!

Select your shape layer, press a button, and get nulls attached to the outline of the shape! Each null has controls for position and offset. The main shape layer gains controls for trim and offset. You can also select existing layers to attach them directly. Continue animating the shape layer after the layers have been attached!

New in 1.2 – Position Offset for Wayfinder Followers. You can now offset attached layers from the path in x/y.

All with easy to use and intuitive controls!

Wayfinder Lets You…

• Create a draw-on or trail effect
• Set up several layers follow each other along the same path
• Easily create complicated motion paths from shape modifiers like twist, zig-zag and more
• Animate and change the shape as other layers are guided along it.

How to use Wayfinder

• Select or create a shape layer. Make sure to already have any shape modifiers like Zigzag, Twist, etc. already applied.
• Enter the number of points you want attached or select existing layers in the order you’d like them attached.
• Check “Hide Calculation Layers” to shy the layers created to calculate points along the shape. These aren’t used for animation.
• “Auto Orient Points (ϐ)” is a beta feature allowing points to rotate correctly along the shape without using AE’s “Orient Along Path” funcNon which doesn’t always work correctly for Wayfinder Followers.
• Click “Attach Layers.”
• Animate the original shape layer… Layers stay attached!

• The main shape layer will have a “Wayfinder Leader” control for trimming or offsetting with all attached layers following.

• The created nulls (or other attached layers) will have a “Wayfinder Follower” control for individually positioning along and offsetting from the shape.

Important: Wayfinder requires After Effects version 13.2 (CC2014) or higher.

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