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Align Tools

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Why we like it

Align Tools earns its place in the blender_extensions library as a carry-over from Blender's bundled add-ons, now maintained as a standalone extension at popularity rank 29.

What is Align Tools?

Align Tools handles a focused task in Blender: aligning selected objects to the active object. You'll find it in the 3D Viewport under Sidebar → Item Tab, which keeps the controls within reach while you work in the scene.

The add-on was originally part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now distributed as a separate extension, offered as-is with limited support. It was created by gabhead, Lell and Anfeo, and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. On the Blender extensions platform it sits at popularity rank 29.

The current release, version 0.3.6, ships a bugfix for advanced mode. Align Tools is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and requires no special permissions. It's listed here as free; check the developer's page for current licensing details.

Who is Align Tools best for?

Align Tools is best for blender users who need to align selected objects to an active object from the Item tab in the viewport sidebar.

How much does Align Tools cost?

Align Tools is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Aligns selected objects to the active object
  • Located in the 3D Viewport under Sidebar → Item Tab
  • Includes an advanced mode, with a bugfix in version 0.3.6
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
  • Requires no special permissions

Tags

#align#alignment#objects#blender-addon#3d-viewport#workflow#free

Frequently asked questions

Does Align Tools work with Blender 4.2?

Align Tools is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. It was previously bundled with Blender 4.1 and is now offered as a standalone extension with limited support. Because support is limited, it's worth confirming behaviour against your exact Blender version on the developer's page before relying on it in a project. The current release is version 0.3.6, which carries a bugfix for advanced mode.

Where do I find Align Tools in Blender?

Align Tools lives in Blender's 3D Viewport, under Sidebar → Item Tab. Open the sidebar panel in the viewport, switch to the Item tab, and the add-on's controls appear there once it's installed and enabled. It aligns selected objects to the active object, so you'll typically select your objects, set an active object, then use the tools from that tab. The location keeps the alignment controls within the viewport as you work in the scene.

How do I install Align Tools in Blender?

Align Tools can be added by dragging and dropping the extension into Blender, or by downloading it and installing from disk through Blender's extension preferences. As an extension for Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, it follows the standard extension install flow. It requires no special permissions. The download is available from the developer's page, where you can also find the documentation and earlier versions.

Is Align Tools free to use?

Align Tools is listed here as free, and it's released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license. For current licensing terms and the official download, check the developer's page. The extension requires no special permissions to run. Version 0.3.6 is the current release, compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. It was previously part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now offered as a standalone extension with limited support.

What changed in Align Tools 0.3.6?

Align Tools version 0.3.6 delivers a bugfix for advanced mode. It's the current release and is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. Earlier versions remain available through the version history on the developer's page if you need to roll back. Aside from that fix, the add-on keeps its core purpose of aligning selected objects to the active object from the Item tab.

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