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Bb Toolkit

by Beyond Blender·Workflow

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Why we like it

BB Toolkit bundles common Blender commands behind one-click buttons, and its v1.0.8 update adds Blender 4.2 compatibility through Extensions.

What is Bb Toolkit?

BB Toolkit is a Blender add-on that puts frequently used built-in commands behind one-click buttons. From a single panel you can add mesh objects, a text object, or a camera aligned to your viewport POV, and drop in Area, Point, Spot or Sun lights. Render options cover samples, engine, and image, animation or view output. The add-on also detects non-uniform scale in real time and lets you apply Location, Rotation, Scale or All with one click, alongside tools like Flip Normals.

It ships in Free and Pro versions. The Pro version adds a one-click Three Lights Setup, Radial Array and Viewport Overlays, with toggles for wireframe and face orientation. Pro also includes edit-mode tools such as Recalculate Normals and Merge Vertices by Distance, and shows real-time feedback on how many vertices merge as you adjust the merge distance.

Version 1.0.8, released 26 August 2024, brings Blender 4.2 compatibility through Extensions plus quality-of-life tweaks, including improved defaults for the Bevel and Boolean modifiers. Install it via Prefs, Get Extensions, Install from Disk. A demo video is available, and the Free version can be found on the developer's Gumroad page.

Who is Bb Toolkit best for?

Bb Toolkit is best for blender users of any experience level who want quicker access to frequently used built-in tools instead of remembering key combos.

How much does Bb Toolkit cost?

Bb Toolkit is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click access to built-in objects, lights, operations and modifiers
  • Add a camera aligned to the viewport POV, plus Area, Point, Spot and Sun lights
  • Render options for samples, engine, and image, animation or view output
  • Real-time detection of non-uniform scale, with one-click apply for Location, Rotation, Scale or All
  • Pro viewport overlays with toggles for wireframe and face orientation
  • Pro extras including a Three Lights Setup and Radial Array
  • Flip Normals, plus Pro edit-mode tools like Recalculate Normals and Merge Vertices by Distance

Tags

#blender#add-on#workflow#one-click tools#lighting#modifiers#render options#viewport overlays

Frequently asked questions

Does BB Toolkit work with Blender 4.2?

BB Toolkit reached Blender 4.2 compatibility with version 1.0.8, released 26 August 2024, which adds support through Blender's Extensions system along with quality-of-life improvements. Among those improvements, the Bevel and Boolean modifiers now have better defaults when added. An earlier partial update from 19 August 2024 addressed an installation error in Blender 4.2 before this fuller release arrived. If you're on 4.2, install the current build to get the compatible version, and check the developer's FAQ page for the full release notes on v1.0.8.

How do I install BB Toolkit in Blender?

BB Toolkit installs through Blender's preferences: go to Prefs, then Get Extensions, then Install from Disk, and select the downloaded file. This is the method noted for the v1.0.8 release that brings Blender 4.2 compatibility via Extensions. Once installed, its buttons give one-click access to built-in objects, lights, operations, modifiers and other features. If you run into trouble, the developer publishes release notes on the FAQ page and posts material on the Beyond Blender YouTube channel.

What does BB Toolkit Pro add over the Free version?

BB Toolkit comes in two versions, Free and Pro. The Free version covers one-click access to built-in objects, lights, operations and modifiers. The Pro version adds a one-click Three Lights Setup, Radial Array and Viewport Overlays, including toggles for wireframe and face orientation. Pro also includes edit-mode tools such as Flip Normals, Recalculate Normals and Merge Vertices by Distance, plus real-time feedback showing how many vertices are being merged as you change the merge distance. The Free version is available on the developer's Gumroad page.

Is BB Toolkit free, and how does licensing work?

BB Toolkit is listed as free in this catalog, and the Free version is offered on the developer's Gumroad page. The developer has also described a Pro version and plans to add Models and Materials to it, which will introduce a user License Key sent by email to existing purchasers free of charge. Because licensing terms may change, check the developer's page and FAQ for the current arrangement. If you purchased without providing an email, the developer asks that you get in touch with your purchase details to receive a license.

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