Set Parent To Structure is a free After Effects script that automatically creates parent‑child links between layers and a character skeleton, adds a button to disconnect links, and supports Duik17 as of version 0.5.
Download Set Parent To Structure ↗
Developed by budum.
About Set Parent To Structure
Set Parent To Structure is an open‑source script for Adobe After Effects that automates the creation of parent‑child relationships between layers and a character skeleton. Version 0.5, released in April 2022, adds Duik17 support. Earlier updates introduced a disconnect button (v0.4) and fixed occasional linking failures. The script is compatible with After Effects CC 2014 through After Effects 2022, including CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, 2020 and 2021. It is listed as free, though licensing details should be verified on the developer’s page.
Features
- Automatic parent-child linking of layers to a character skeleton
- Button to disconnect existing links, added in version 0.4
- Support for Duik17, added in version 0.5
- Open source as of version 0.4
- Compatible with After Effects CC 2014 through 2022
- Listed here as free
Best for
After Effects users who need to quickly set up and later remove parent‑child links between layers and a character rig.
Frequently asked questions
Which After Effects versions does Set Parent To Structure support?
Set Parent To Structure is compatible with After Effects CC 2014 through After Effects 2022, covering CC 2015, CC 2015.3, CC 2017, CC 2018, CC 2019, 2020 and 2021.
Does Set Parent To Structure work with Duik17?
Yes. Duik17 support was added in version 0.5 of the script.
Is Set Parent To Structure free?
The script is listed as free, but users should confirm the current licensing terms on the developer’s aescripts page.
Can Set Parent To Structure disconnect links it creates?
Yes. A button to disconnect links was introduced in version 0.4, allowing removal of previously created parent‑child connections.
Related plugins
Explore Set Parent To Structure
View download and installation options.