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[Addon] Different Local View

by Aleksandr Podoprigora·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Superhive library as a small quality-of-life addon: it hands the local view's appearance over to you so a custom theme signals the mode at a glance. It sits at popularity rank 2188, and the GPL license plus support spanning Blender 2.9 to 4.3 make it easy to slot into most setups.

What is [Addon] Different Local View?

Different Local View is a Blender addon from Aleksandr Podoprigora that lets you customize a personal theme for the local view. Instead of the standard appearance, you set your own look for this mode.

The point is simple: with a distinct theme applied, you always know when you are in the local view, rather than searching for a hidden object. The developer notes it makes the work a little nicer. As of version 1.1, your customized theme appears right away in the addon settings during installation.

The addon carries a GPL license and runs across a wide range of Blender releases, from 2.9 through 4.3. On the Superhive library it sits at popularity rank 2188. A demo video is available on the developer's page.

Who is [Addon] Different Local View best for?

[Addon] Different Local View is best for blender users who frequently work in the local view and want a clear, customizable visual cue that the mode is active.

How much does [Addon] Different Local View cost?

[Addon] Different Local View is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Customize a personal theme for Blender's local view
  • Custom theme appears immediately in the addon settings during installation (version 1.1)
  • Gives a clear visual signal that local view is active
  • Supports Blender versions 2.9 through 4.3
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Demo video available

Tags

#Blender#local view#theme#viewport#interface#addon#customization#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Different Local View work with Blender 4.3?

Different Local View supports a broad span of Blender releases, listed for versions 4.3, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, 2.93, 2.92, 2.91 and 2.9. That range covers everything from the older 2.9 series up to recent 4.x builds, so 4.3 is included. If you run a version outside this list, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing.

What changed in Different Local View 1.1?

Different Local View reached version 1.1 with one documented change: your customized theme now appears immediately in the addon settings during installation. The earlier 1.0 was noted simply as the release version. The addon's main purpose is letting you set a personal theme for the local view in Blender. For the current version number and any newer updates, check the developer's page directly.

What license is Different Local View released under?

Different Local View is released under the GPL license. That gives you the freedoms defined by that license when using the addon in your work. Licensing terms can change over time, so if you intend to redistribute or modify the addon, review the current license details and any accompanying documentation on the developer's page before you proceed. Documentation is provided to accompany the addon.

Is Different Local View free to download?

Different Local View is listed as free here in the catalog, so you can add it without a purchase. Pricing and licensing on external stores can differ and may change over time, so check the developer's page for the current terms before you download. The addon's function does not change based on how you obtain it: it still lets you apply a personal theme to Blender's local view.

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