SolariText is an After Effects script that creates fully animated 3D split‑flap boards from any selected text layer, adding a fixed‑rig engine, grid mode, multiple start animations, and a baked render copy workflow.
Developed by NickolasM.

About SolariText
SolariText generates fully animated 3D split‑flap boards directly from a selected text layer in After Effects. Its Airport/Wall Grid Mode builds display‑style flip‑board walls with optional empty filler cards. Version 3.0 rebuilds the engine with a fixed‑rig card system, making board generation lighter and more scalable. Three animation start modes—Simultaneous, Sequential, and Random—are provided, along with Random Seed and Lock Seed controls for repeatable patterns. A Fast Preview Mode and optional full 3D camera, light, and shadow interaction speed up setup. The Create Baked Render Copy workflow produces a render‑friendly copy while preserving the editable original. Compatibility includes After Effects 2026 back through CC 2017 and earlier CC releases.
Features
- Generates fully animated 3D split-flap boards from any selected text layer
- Airport / Wall Grid Mode for display-style flipboard walls, with optional empty filler cards
- Animation start modes: Simultaneous, Sequential, and Random
- Random Seed and Lock Seed controls for repeatable random animation patterns
- Fast Preview Mode / Full 3D workflow with optional full 3D camera, light, and shadow interaction
- Create Baked Render Copy workflow that keeps the editable original setup intact
- Fixed-rig card system for lighter, more scalable board generation
Best for
After Effects users who need to create animated 3D split‑flap board displays or flip‑board walls from text layers.
Frequently asked questions
Does SolariText work with After Effects 2026?
Yes. SolariText lists compatibility with After Effects 2026 and earlier versions back to CC 2017, covering recent and older installations.
How do I install SolariText in After Effects?
The script installs to the ScriptUI Panels folder in After Effects; after installation you open the SolariText panel to create and configure boards.
What animation start modes does SolariText offer?
Version 3.0 provides three animation start modes: Simultaneous, Sequential, and Random, with Random Seed and Lock Seed controls for repeatable random patterns.
Is SolariText free to use?
The catalog marks SolariText as free, but licensing terms may change, so verify the current status on the developer’s page before use.
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