Using a shape layer, I made a rounded shape following the path, then created dashes inside the stroke parameter. I added a find edges effect to “stroke” it and then offset the entire animation so that it would rotate around. One issue I had was that when the dashes would go around the corner they would merge together, I was able to fix this by adding a 2nd Dash and Gap, but they only worked when both “Gaps” were 10. I’m not sure why as I don’t use shape layers that often. If you choose to pursue this as a solution, and you need to make changes, perhaps someone else will be able to help you out.
Here’s the project I came up with, hopefully it will give you a decent starting point for your animation: 6933_dashesfolder.zip
Johnny Cuevas, Editor
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