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[Addon] Add Info

by Aleksandr Podoprigora·Workflow

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Why we like it

Add Info earns its spot in the superhive library by pulling a broad set of object, mesh and UV readouts into the viewport, with color highlighting for values like n-gons, changed transforms and double vertices.

What is [Addon] Add Info?

[Addon] Add Info is a Blender addon that displays information about selected objects directly in the viewport, so object details are visible without opening multiple tabs. Its main function is to show data for all selected objects at once.

The readout covers object name, collection name, tris count and n-gon count, material names, and object transform. It also shows texture name and size, plus vertex info including double and single vertex counts, with double vertices marked on the 3D model. Vertex groups, shape keys, UV maps and vertex colors are listed when available, and UV tools report short UV edges, texel density and UV area as a percentage. N-gon counts above zero, changed transforms, double vertices and all UV maps except the first are highlighted in a different color.

Colors and sizes of all fonts can be customized, hotkeys can be set per action, and the help menu is customizable too, all from Blender's add-on preferences. The addon is distributed under the GPL license and lists support across Blender versions from 2.9 to 4.3, with version 1.2.1 updated for Blender 4.3.2.

Who is [Addon] Add Info best for?

[Addon] Add Info is best for blender artists who want object stats, mesh data and UV metrics shown in the viewport instead of across separate panels.

How much does [Addon] Add Info cost?

[Addon] Add Info is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Displays information for all selected objects directly in the viewport
  • Shows object name, collection name, tris count and n-gon count, with n-gon counts above zero highlighted in a different color
  • Lists material names (stacked in a column when an object has several) and object transform, highlighting transforms that have changed
  • Displays texture name and size, plus vertex info covering double and single vertices, with double vertices marked on the model when above zero
  • Reports vertex groups, shape keys, UV maps and vertex colors, highlighting all UV maps except the first
  • Shows short UV edges, texel density and UV area as a percentage for selected objects
  • Customizable font color and size, per-action hotkeys and a customizable help menu

Tags

#Blender#viewport#object info#UV#mesh analysis#n-gon#texel density#addon

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does [Addon] Add Info support?

[Addon] Add Info lists compatibility with a wide range of Blender releases, from 2.9, 2.91, 2.92 and 2.93 through the 3.x line (3.0 to 3.6) and up to 4.0, 4.1, 4.2 and 4.3. Version 1.2.1 was specifically updated for Blender 4.3.2. If you work across several Blender installations, this range covers both older long-term projects and current releases, so check the developer's page to confirm the version match for your exact setup before installing.

How do I access [Addon] Add Info settings in Blender?

[Addon] Add Info is configured from Blender's add-on preferences, reached through Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Add_Info. From there you can adjust the addon's options and set up the help menu. The addon's core job is showing information for all selected objects right in the viewport, so once enabled you see object details without opening separate tabs. Head to the developer's page for full installation steps and download details.

Can I customize the display colors and hotkeys in [Addon] Add Info?

[Addon] Add Info includes customization for the on-screen readout. You can change the color and size of all fonts it uses, and assign your own hotkeys for each action. The help menu can also be customized. These settings live in Blender's add-on preferences under Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Add_Info. Several data types are highlighted in a different color automatically, including n-gon counts above zero, changed transforms, double vertices, and all UV maps except the first.

Is [Addon] Add Info free to use?

[Addon] Add Info is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before you rely on it in a project. Release notes track its history across versions 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.2.1, the last of which brought an update for Blender 4.3.2, so you can see how the feature set has grown across releases.

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