# MotionStack Installation Guide

## 1. Copy the Extension Folder

Copy the **`com.motionstack.panel`** folder to the Adobe CEP Extensions directory.

### Windows


C:\Program Files (x86)\Common Files\Adobe\CEP\extensions\


### macOS


/Library/Application Support/Adobe/CEP/extensions/


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## 2. Install the Required Registry/Certificate

* **Windows:** Run **`Add Keys.reg`**.
* **macOS:** Run **`install-as-admin`**.

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## 3. Enable Scripting in Adobe After Effects

Open **Adobe After Effects → Preferences** and enable:

✅ **Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network**

### For Older Versions

* **Windows:** `Edit → Preferences → General`
* **macOS:** `After Effects → Preferences → General`

### For After Effects CC 2019.1 and Later

* **Windows:** `Edit → Preferences → Scripting & Expressions`
* **macOS:** `After Effects → Preferences → Scripting & Expressions`

Make sure **Allow Scripts to Write Files and Access Network** is enabled.

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## 4. Launch MotionStack

Open **Adobe After Effects**, then navigate to:

**Window → Extensions → MotionStack**

**MotionStack** should now be available from the **Extensions** menu in Adobe After Effects.
