What It Does
WQ Pro changes how double-clicking works in After Effects. Instead of the default behavior, you can assign custom scripts to execute when you double-click a layer in the timeline or viewer. It detects modifier keys (Shift, Alt, etc.), so different key combinations can trigger different actions. You can write your own scripts or use the included utilities.
Key Features
Custom script registration. Assign any script to run on double-click. Separate scripts can be registered for timeline and viewer interactions.
Modifier key detection. Different keyboard modifiers trigger different actions, giving you multiple workflows from a single gesture.
Viewer support. Double-click in the composition viewer, not just the timeline, to run scripts.
Included utility scripts:
- SWFolder: Creates timeline folders by sandwiching layers between marker-based folder start and end points. Collapse and organize layers without nesting comps.
- Pathsel: Select specific paths in a shape layer by double-clicking them in the viewer.
- Happa: Fill gaps between layers. Double-click with a modifier to move a layer to the nearest gap in front or behind.
- TLFolder: Simple timeline folder system. Double-click a folder marker to collapse the layers beneath it.
Who It’s For
Useful if you work with scripts regularly or want faster access to layer organization tools. The included folder scripts help manage complex timelines without nesting compositions. Pathsel is handy for shape layer work. The real value comes from customizing it with your own scripts to match how you work.
Pricing
The developer offers pay-what-you-want pricing. The suggested price is $39.99, but you can set your own amount. A free trial is available to test before deciding what to pay.
