# Tools - [Align (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/align-new.md): Snap layers to composition or selection edges, centers, and (for 3D layers) depth. - [Arrange (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/arrange-new.md): Arrange layers in a grid pattern - [Distribute (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/distribute-new.md): Distribute layers evenly - [Re-Key (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/re-key-new.md): Create and save keyframe presets to apply across projects. - [Key Assist (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/key-assist-new.md): Auto-set bulk keyframes. - [Grids (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/grids-new.md): Create composition grid layer(s). - [Crop to Layer (New!)](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/crop-to-layer-new.md): Resize composition to selected layer(s). - [Anchor](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/anchor.md): Adjust selected layer anchor point(s). - [Animo](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/animo.md): Merge and unify keyframes together. - [Blend](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/blend.md): Soften and smooth keyframe values and paths. - [Break](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/break.md): Split vector layer(s) into individual shape layer assets. - [Burst](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/burst.md): Create simple radial burst rig. - [Canvas](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/canvas.md): Interact & record particle field. - [Clone](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/clone.md): Duplicate all selected keyframe(s) to CTI. - [Cloth](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/cloth.md): Convert puppet pins to soft body system. - [Composition](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/composition.md): Edit the aspect ratio, duration and FPS of current composition. - [Copy Comp](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/copy-comp.md): Edit the aspect ratio, duration and FPS of current composition. - [Delay](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/delay.md): Universally control and stagger values. - [Dynamics](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/dynamics.md): Automate random change in value(s). - [Echo](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/echo.md): Bulk duplicate and control selected layer(s). - [Emitter](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/emitter.md): Generate & record particles. - [Excite](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/excite.md): Automatically overshoot property values. - [Falloff](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/falloff.md): Manipulate properties with spatial attenuation. - [Flip](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/flip.md): Mirror selected layer(s) across axis. - [Grab](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/grab.md): Select all same property type(s). - [Jump](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/jump.md): Automatically bounce property values. - [Key Clean](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/key-clean.md): Remove redundant keyframes on selected layer(s). - [Kinetic](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/kinetic.md): Trigger animation with velocity. - [Null](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/null.md): Create invisible control object and parent selected layer(s). - [Orbit](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/orbit.md): Automatically satellite around layer. - [Parent](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/parent.md): Iteratively chain parent selected layers. - [Pin+](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/pin+.md): Automatically convert puppet pins to null objects. - [Rename](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/rename.md): Batch edit and serialize layer names. - [Reverse](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/reverse.md): Inversely re-order selected layers. - [Separate](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/separate.md): Separate position and preserve easing. - [Shapes](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/shapes.md): Collection of geometric primitives. - [Snapshot](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/snapshot.md): Save current frame as image. - [Sort](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/sort.md): Automatically order and categorize project items. - [Spin](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/spin.md): Automatically revolve layer. - [Stagger](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/stagger.md): Align and shift layers and keyframes - [Stare](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/stare.md): Automatically orient layer towards target. - [Text-Break](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/text-break.md): Split text layer(s) into individual characters/words. - [Texture](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/texture.md): Collection of image patterns. - [Timeline](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/timeline.md): Scrub and edit current composition and work area. - [Trace](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/trace.md): Create fluid path rig and track selected layer(s). - [Trash](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/trash.md): Remove unwanted effects and linked expressions. - [Trim](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/trim.md): Add trim path to selected layer(s). - [Trim to Keys](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/trim-to-keys.md): Trim layer in and out points to first or last keyframe. - [Vector](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/vector.md): Create network of lines attached to selected layer(s). - [Vignette](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/vignette.md): Create a softened frame outline. - [Warp](https://motion-studio.mtmograph.com/ae-extension/tools/warp.md): Create and morph optical trail of selected layer(s). --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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