- runs on a native Blender version.
- automatically switch between different behavior of the Transformation axes by turning on auto Orientation.
- In any Mode other than Edit-Mode the "global" axis is being used.
- switch automatically to "local" as Edit-Mode is being entered.
- split the active viewport horizontally or vertically at a factor of 50/50 using the Pie-Menu
- change the content of the active Viewport to any of the awailable Viewports using the Pie-Menu
- switch to any of the activated Workspaces from Pie-Menu
- In Object-Mode and at least one Mesh-Object has been created. You can "double-click" this object.
- a Panel going to be drawn in the Viewport that contains all kind of useful Information and Properties.
- also many general properties can be changed in this Panel.
- see the manual for further Information.
Requirements to top
- A copy of Blender v2.80 or higher
- no other Addons required
- no third-party software required
Installation to top
- download boxmetric.zip or clone this repository
- open up your Blender Solution and navigate to the preferences
___Menu > Edit > Preferences___ + in the Preference Panel navigate to the **Addons** tab on the left hand site. + in the upper right corner, click on the button **"install"** + in the upcoming dialog, navigate to the folder where you have stored [boxmetric]() in + select either the _boxmetric.zip_ or the _"\_\_init\_\_.py"_ and click on **Install Add-on**. + boxmetric is goint to be installed right away. + check the Status Message to verify the installation. __green msg = success | red msg = error__ + after the installation succeeded the addon list will be updated and BoxMetrics is on focus + to activate the Addon tick the mark on the left hand side of the Addon's name + to open the Addon's preferences simply expand the Panel with a click on the arrow right next to the checkbox
Usage to top
Pie-Menu(default:Ctrl+Y) : use the bound shortcut in any Viewport to open BoxMetrix's Pie-Menu
Choose from any of the contained Elements:(auto Orientation, switch Workspace, switch Viewport)Object-Panel: In the 3D-Viewport double-click on anyMesh-Objectto open its Property-Panel.General-Panel: is contained in theObject-Panel. Attention: Access method will change in a future Update- see the manual for further Information.
FAQ to top
Can I use the Addon with any of the provided objects?
- No, the Panel will only show up on a selected object of type of
MESH.
i.e. _Cubes, Spheres, Cylinder, Planes etc.
Will the Addon affect Blender's performance in any way?
- No.
Known Issues to top
- abnormal loadtime on nested objects with unapplied bevel/subdiv modifier
- in certain situation the raycast goes through the object and hits the object behind
Contact to top
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Screenshot to top
| Preferences View | auto Transform Orientation activated |
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| auto Transform Orientation deactivated | Panel after double click |
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| some altered Properties | Blender Properties altered in Panel |
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| a couple viewports drawn and its content changed from Pie-Menu only | switched workspaces from Pie-Menu only |
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