by Bookyakuno·Modeling
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Auto Mirror Ex builds on Blender's built-in Auto Mirror and the Mirror Master add-on, extending both mirroring and general modifier handling into batch operations.
Auto Mirror Ex is an add-on for Blender that handles cutting and mirroring of mesh. It removes half of the mesh along an axis and sets the mirror modifier, automating a series of tasks including deleting a half, setting a mirror modifier, and setting clipping. Detailed options can be changed from the menu or from the bottom left of the screen after execution. It is a further enhanced version of the built-in Auto Mirror add-on and the Mirror Master add-on.
With multiple objects selected, mirror modifiers can be set for the active object as the target at once, while selecting a single object performs the normal mirror modifier setup. Settings can be applied in batch across multiple axes and multiple objects, and the mirror target objects can be changed at once.
Beyond mirroring, the add-on operates modifiers in batch, including modifiers other than mirror modifiers. You can apply or remove modifiers together, sort them, and move a specified modifier to the very beginning or the very end — useful for putting the mirror modifier first or the subdivision modifier at the top. It can also switch a specified modifier's render display, viewport display, in-editmode and in-cage states.
Auto Mirror Ex is best for blender users who want to automate mesh cutting, mirroring and batch modifier operations.
Auto Mirror Ex is completely free to download and use.
Auto Mirror Ex lists support for Blender 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2, so it covers a broad span of the 2.8 and 3.x series. If you are working in one of these releases you should be covered, but for versions outside this range or the latest Blender builds it is worth checking the developer's page for current compatibility before installing rather than assuming newer releases behave the same way.
Auto Mirror Ex is accessed from the 3D view through Property Shelf > Edit > Auto Mirror. It also includes keymaps that are off by default, covering Auto Mirror, Mirror X, Mirror Y, Mirror Z and a toggle for the mirror link. Because the keymaps ship disabled, you would enable them yourself if you prefer keyboard shortcuts over the menu. Until then, the add-on stays available from the menu location noted above.
Auto Mirror Ex operates modifiers in batch and can also be used with modifiers other than mirror modifiers. It supports batch application and removal of modifiers, along with sorting them and moving a specified modifier to the very beginning or very end of the stack. This is noted as useful for putting the mirror modifier first or the subdivision modifier at the top. It can also switch a specified modifier's render display, viewport display, in-editmode and in-cage states.
Auto Mirror Ex is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current licensing details and any updates it is best to check the developer's page directly rather than relying on this listing alone. The source information also notes the add-on carries a GPL license. For anything beyond that, the developer's own page is the most reliable place to confirm how it is distributed today.
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