Users could create true 3D text and shape layers directly in the timeline without external plugins.
Released as part of the April 2017 updates, this version introduced significant improvements to text handling that complement the write-on effect: adobe after effects cc 2017 1421
The reference corresponds to a specific update released in early 2017. The key features and changes introduced in this version (build 14.2.1) include: Users could create true 3D text and shape
It is a testament to a time when Adobe listened to its user base, identified core problems, and delivered a focused update to create a reliable, industry-standard workhorse. For many users, represents the last "great" version of After Effects before the major UI and performance shifts of later years, and it remains a relevant tool for those working on legacy hardware or with older plugins that were never updated. For many users, represents the last "great" version