Script Installation
Installing .jsx files for After Effects
Complete guide for installing Motion Design School scripts (.jsx files) including Motion Tools Classic, ColorSwap, Super Morphings, Swiss Knife, and more.
Scripts Using This Guide
• Motion Tools Classic
• ColorSwap
• Super Morphings
• Swiss Knife
• Super Liquids
• Super Lines
Installation Methods
Choose Manual Install if you downloaded a .zip from Motion Design School. Choose aescripts Manager if you purchased on aescripts + aeplugins to skip manual copying.
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MDS Scripts Settings
Settings Folder Location
Motion Design School scripts store their settings and preferences in these locations:
Windows:
C:\Users\<user>\AppData\Roaming\MDS\macOS:
/Users/<user>/Library/Application Support/MDS/Troubleshooting Scripts
Script Does Not Appear in Window Menu
Ensure the script is in Scripts/ScriptUI Panels folder
- • Restart After Effects completely
- • Check "Allow Scripts to Write Files" is enabled in Preferences
- • Verify file permissions (especially on macOS)
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