Network Clipboard copies comps, layers, nodes and scenes between After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Maya over a network, enabling team members to paste shared elements directly into their projects without exporting reduced files.
Developed by Matt Tillman.
About Network Clipboard
Network Clipboard is a copy‑and‑paste utility that transfers comps, layers, lights, geometry, cameras and node networks between After Effects (CC 2017‑2025), Cinema 4D (R19‑2025), Houdini (17‑21) and Maya (2018‑2023) across a studio network. Users select items, press copy, and any other workstation can paste them either into a project or directly into the active composition. The tool retains an unlimited copy history, allows the clipboard directory to be set via an environment variable, and lets the username on copies be overridden. Floating‑license support is built in, and After Effects gains FBX import capability. The plugin runs on the listed versions of each host application; compatibility with newer releases is not guaranteed.
Features
- Copy and paste between After Effects, Cinema 4D and Houdini, with Maya support added later
- FBX support for After Effects
- Paste into a project or directly into the active comp
- Store copy history as long as you like and paste any item from it
- Set the clipboard directory with an environment variable
- Override the username on copies
- Floating license support
Best for
Studios and teams that need to share comps, layers, nodes and scenes between After Effects, Cinema 4D, Houdini and Maya without exporting intermediate files.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Network Clipboard support?
Network Clipboard supports After Effects CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019 and all subsequent releases through the 2025 version.
Does Network Clipboard work with Maya and Houdini?
Yes. The plugin works with Maya versions 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2023, and with Houdini versions 17 through 21.
How does the copy history in Network Clipboard work?
Copy history is stored indefinitely; any item saved in the history can be pasted later, either into a project or directly into the active composition.
Is Network Clipboard free to use?
The catalog lists Network Clipboard as free, but licensing terms may change, so users should verify the current terms on the developer’s site before downloading.
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