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Path Selection Mode 2

by Terrible Junk Show·Workflow

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Why we like it

Path Selection Mode 2 earns its spot in the aescripts library as a focused path point selection utility, updated in 2026 with a double-click mode and a release function.

What is Path Selection Mode 2?

Path Selection Mode 2 is an After Effects plugin from Terrible Junk Show for selecting path points. You can pick points with either a single-click or a double-click, giving two ways to work with paths.

The current release, version 2.1 from May 7, 2026, updated the license framework. The preceding version 2.0 was a major upgrade that introduced a double-click mode and a release function. Earlier updates fixed the licensing UI and delivered the initial release in October 2024. The plugin runs on After Effects 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020.

Path Selection Mode 2 is listed on aescripts, where it holds a popularity rank of 633. A demo video is available for a look at the plugin, and this catalog lists it as free. For current licensing and download details, check the developer's page on aescripts.

Who is Path Selection Mode 2 best for?

Path Selection Mode 2 is best for after Effects users who select path points by clicking, using either a single-click or a double-click.

How much does Path Selection Mode 2 cost?

Path Selection Mode 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Select path points with a single-click
  • Select path points with a double-click
  • Double-click mode, added in version 2.0
  • Release function, added in version 2.0
  • Runs on After Effects 2020 through 2026

Tags

#After Effects#path points#selection#workflow#aescripts#Terrible Junk Show#paths

Frequently asked questions

Does Path Selection Mode 2 work with After Effects 2026?

Path Selection Mode 2 supports After Effects across a wide range of versions: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, and 2020. If you're running any of those releases, the tool is listed as compatible. The current version is 2.1, updated on May 7, 2026. For anything outside that range, or to confirm details before installing, check the developer's page on aescripts for the latest compatibility information.

What changed in Path Selection Mode 2 version 2.1?

Path Selection Mode 2 version 2.1, released May 7, 2026, updated the license framework. The changelog advises against using version 2.0. That earlier 2.0 release, from May 4, 2026, was a major upgrade that added double-click mode and a release function. Version 1.1 fixed the licensing UI, and version 1.0 was the initial release in October 2024. For current details, refer to the developer's page on aescripts.

How do you select path points with Path Selection Mode 2?

Path Selection Mode 2 lets you select path points with either a single-click or a double-click. Version 2.0 introduced a double-click mode alongside a release function, and version 2.1 followed with an updated license framework. A demo video is available if you want to see the plugin before installing. For more, the developer's page on aescripts covers the details and download.

Is Path Selection Mode 2 free?

Path Selection Mode 2 is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current arrangement and any download or account requirements, check the developer's page on aescripts. The plugin is published by Terrible Junk Show, and the aescripts listing is the place to confirm how the tool is distributed and whether any conditions apply before you install it.

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