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description: "Welcome to the Tao User Guide. This guide has several sections shown the navigation bar on the left. Click on any subject to learn more."
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# 01 - Tao

Tao

#### GENERATE 3D GEOMETRIES ALONG A PATH

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#### User Guide for Tao

Welcome to the Tao User Guide. This guide has several sections shown the navigation bar on the left. Click on any subject to learn more.

Trapcode Tao generates shapes along a path. The path can reference of Tao's built-in path options or one from elsewhere in your composition. Tao works seamlessly with [most current versions of Adobe After Effects](http://www.redgiant.com/products/trapcode-tao/compatibility/).