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Anim Curve Sorter

by Duncan-Readle·Workflow

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Why we like it

Anim Curve Sorter earns its place in the Blender extensions library for a focused job: tidying animation curve channels. With over 8,000 downloads and a maintenance update addressing Blender 5.0 API changes, it's a compact, single-purpose tool for animators who want their action channels ordered consistently.

What is Anim Curve Sorter?

Anim Curve Sorter is a Blender add-on from Duncan-Readle for organising animation curves. It sorts animation curve groups by name or by rig hierarchy, offering simple tools to organise your animation windows.

Beyond sorting, the add-on copies the order of groups from one action to one or more others, groups orphaned curves under their bone name, and groups object-level custom properties together. It requires no special permissions and is written in Python, with a footprint of 17.0 KB.

The add-on is compatible with Blender 4.4 and newer. Version 1.0.2 fixed an instance of old animation API syntax that was breaking the add-on in Blender 5.0 and later. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and the developer welcomes bug reports and feature requests through the linked GitHub page.

Who is Anim Curve Sorter best for?

Anim Curve Sorter is best for blender animators organising animation curve channels — sorting curve groups by name or rig hierarchy, matching group order across actions, and grouping orphaned curves and custom properties.

How much does Anim Curve Sorter cost?

Anim Curve Sorter is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Sorts animation curve groups by name or by rig hierarchy
  • Copies the order of groups from one action to one or more others
  • Groups orphaned curves under their bone name
  • Groups object-level custom properties together
  • Requires no special permissions and is written in Python at 17.0 KB
  • Compatible with Blender 4.4 and newer

Tags

#Blender#animation#curves#add-on#workflow#rigging#GPL

Frequently asked questions

Does Anim Curve Sorter work with Blender 5.0?

Anim Curve Sorter is compatible with Blender 4.4 and newer. Version 1.0.2 fixed an instance of old animation API syntax that was breaking the add-on in Blender 5.0 and later, so recent Blender builds are covered. If you run into trouble on a specific version, the developer's GitHub page is the place to report issues or request new features. It's always worth confirming current compatibility on the developer's page before installing into your Blender setup.

How do I install Anim Curve Sorter in Blender?

Anim Curve Sorter installs by dragging and dropping the add-on into Blender, or by downloading it and using Install from Disk in Blender's extensions preferences. The download is small at 17.0 KB, and the add-on is written in Python. It requires no special permissions to run inside Blender. For the download link and any setup notes, check the developer's page linked with this listing, which also hosts the source code and issue tracker.

Is Anim Curve Sorter free to use?

Anim Curve Sorter is listed as free here and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. That license covers how you can use, modify, and redistribute the add-on. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before relying on it in a project. The add-on requires no special permissions in Blender, and you can also report issues or feature requests through the developer's GitHub page.

Does Anim Curve Sorter require special permissions?

Anim Curve Sorter does not require any special permissions in Blender. It is a lightweight add-on at 17.0 KB, written entirely in Python, and works with Blender 4.4 and newer. Its focus is organising animation curves: sorting curve groups by name or rig hierarchy, copying group order between actions, grouping orphaned curves under their bone name, and grouping object-level custom properties together. For source code and issue reporting, see the developer's GitHub page linked with this listing.

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