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# Separate

## Description

Separate is a quick tool to separate the position into individual X, Y, and Z components while preserving the original easing.

## Setup

1. Select the layer(s) you want to separate
2. Run the Separate tool

{% hint style="info" %}
Unlike After Effects' native separation, Motion's Separate tool preserves your easing curves
{% endhint %}