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title: MoM Pre-Set Anchor Pointer
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# Anchor Pointer

 

Use this handy After Effects Preset to move a layer’s anchor point, with separate x/y controls. Great for text layers that you might change later!

 

#### Download Anchor Pointer

 

#### How to install Anchor Pointer

Apply to any layer, then change its settings in Effect Controls.

![01_Install Directory_Transform](https://www.ministryofmotion.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/01_Install%20Directory_Transform.png?width=318&height=179&name=01_Install%20Directory_Transform.png)

 

#### 1. Download the Pre-Set

Move the .ffx preset file into: Users\[User]\Documents\Adobe\After Effects [Version]\User Presets\Transform

![02_Refresh (1)](https://www.ministryofmotion.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/02_Refresh%20(1).png?width=318&height=179&name=02_Refresh%20(1).png)

 

#### 2. Refresh After Effects

In After Effects, open the Effects & Presets window, click the hamburger, and select 'Refresh List'

![03_Use (1)](https://www.ministryofmotion.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/03_Use%20(1).png?width=318&height=179&name=03_Use%20(1).png)

 

#### 3. Start using Anchor Pointer!

The preset will be available in Effects & Presets > Animation Presets > User Presets > Transform

Thanks for checking out this pre-set - if you would like to see our full range of pre-sets and other toolkits, make sure to [head over to our Resources page](https://www.ministryofmotion.tv/resources?hsLang=en)!

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