This tool creates Shuffle node layers for selected EXR files (with purple backdrops).
J_CreateLayerShuffleTool
First submitted: 7 March 2019
Updated: 3 January 2026
Author: Jazlyn Cartaya
Website: https://www.jazlyncartaya.com/
Compatible Nuke versions: 9.0 or later
Compatibility: Linux, Mac, Windows
J_CreateLayerShuffleTool v.1.0.1
This tool creates Shuffle node layers for selected EXR files (with purple backdrops).
How it works:
1) Copy the code from the file.
2) Paste the code directly into your Nuke script.
3) Double-click the J_CreateLayerShuffleTool node.
4) Select the EXR file you want to break out.
5) Click the Create Shuffle Nodes button in the J_CreateLayerShuffleTool node.
Please message me with any comments or suggestions for improvement—thanks!

Versions:
1.0.0: Original version.
1.0.1: Fixed the code to be compatible with the latest version of Nuke.
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