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True Layer Duplicator is a free After Effects script developed by Liran Tabib (VDODNA) that allows you to duplicate composition layers and their entire internal hierarchies with a single command . Unlike the standard "Duplicate" (Cmd/Ctrl + D) which creates a shallow copy linked to the original pre-comp, this tool generates a truly independent copy, including all nested sub-comps. Key Features Deep Duplication: Duplicates the selected layer and every pre-comp inside it so changes to the new copy don't affect the original. Timeline Integration: Works directly from the timeline without needing to open a separate UI panel like the popular (and often paid) True Comp Duplicator . Keyboard Shortcuts: Can be mapped to a custom shortcut (recommended:
Great for offsetting layers and managing timing.
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