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Arcane Select

by Pixonix Studio·Workflow

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Why we like it

Arcane Select earns its place in the superhive library for handling front, back and inside selections through dedicated shortcut keys and an auto X-ray toggle.

What is Arcane Select?

Arcane Select is a Blender add-on from Pixonix Studio built around a single task: selecting vertices, edges and faces on the front, back or inside of a box, lasso or circle selection. That includes parts of an object that are hidden from view, a case where the built-in X-ray toggle normally takes two shortcuts to turn on and off again.

The add-on assigns three shortcut keys, one each for box, lasso and circle selection modes. An option lets you select only back faces, and X-ray can auto-toggle during the selection. A Fast/Precision mode is also included.

Arcane Select works with Blender 4.2 through 4.5 and is marked as Blender extension compatible. It's distributed as an add-on under the GPL license and listed on superhive.

Who is Arcane Select best for?

Arcane Select is best for blender modelers who need to select vertices, edges and faces on the front, back or inside of a box, lasso or circle selection, including parts hidden from view.

How much does Arcane Select cost?

Arcane Select is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Three shortcut keys for box, lasso and circle selection modes
  • Selects vertices, edges and faces on the front, back or inside of a selection
  • Option to select only back faces
  • Auto-toggle X-ray during selection
  • Fast/Precision mode
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 through 4.5
  • Distributed as a GPL-licensed add-on

Tags

#Blender#selection tools#add-on#box select#lasso select#circle select#X-ray

Frequently asked questions

Does Arcane Select work with Blender 4.5?

Arcane Select lists support for Blender 4.2 through 4.5, so 4.5 is covered. It's also marked as Blender extension compatible and ships as an add-on. If you're on a Blender version outside that 4.2 to 4.5 range, check the developer's page from Pixonix Studio before installing, since compatibility beyond the listed versions isn't stated here. For the most current version support, the developer's page is the place to confirm before you download.

What selection modes does Arcane Select offer?

Arcane Select provides box, lasso and circle selection modes, each mapped to its own shortcut key, three in total. Across those modes it can select vertices, edges and faces on the front, back or inside of the selection region. There's also an option to select only back faces, an option to auto-toggle X-ray during selection, and a Fast/Precision mode for the selection process. Together these cover front, back and hidden geometry within a box, lasso or circle.

Is Arcane Select free to download?

Arcane Select is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so the developer's page from Pixonix Studio is the best place to confirm current terms before you download. The add-on itself is distributed under the GPL license, which governs how the code can be used and shared. For any questions about terms or usage, the developer's page is where to check for the most up to date details.

What license is Arcane Select released under?

Arcane Select is released under the GPL license. That's a common license among Blender add-ons, and it covers how the add-on's code can be modified and redistributed. Within this catalog the add-on is listed as free, and it's marked as Blender extension compatible for versions 4.2 through 4.5. If you need specifics on the license terms as they apply to your project, the Pixonix Studio developer page is the place to check.

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