by Mondé·Modeling
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Listed in the Superhive library, this add-on stands out for consolidating object and element isolation into one button rather than the separate H, Shift+H, and Alt+H shortcuts.
Better Local View - Isolate Elements builds on Blender's default "Local View" isolate-object feature. Beyond isolating objects, it can also isolate faces, verts, and edges while in Edit Mode, all triggered from the same button rather than separate shortcuts.
The add-on is aimed at users who would rather not jump between H, Shift+H, and Alt+H to isolate objects, and who find that Alt+H changes their selection. With this extension, objects or elements are isolated with a single button, working more like the Isolate Object behaviour found in Maya.
Distributed as a Blender extension add-on, it uses the Blender-Internal render engine and comes with documentation. A demo video is available for those who want to see it before installing.
Better Local View - Isolate Elements is best for blender modellers who want single-button isolation of objects and mesh elements instead of multiple isolate shortcuts.
Better Local View - Isolate Elements is completely free to download and use.
Better Local View - Isolate Elements lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.3 through 5.1. It is packaged as a Blender extension and identified as an add-on type, so it is intended to install through Blender's extension system. If you are running a version inside that stated range, the add-on is designed to work with your setup. For versions outside that range, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before installing.
Better Local View - Isolate Elements improves on the default "Local View" isolate-object feature. Blender's standard workflow relies on shortcuts like H, Shift+H, and Alt+H to isolate objects, and Alt+H changes your selection. This add-on instead isolates objects or elements from a single button, and it extends isolation to faces, verts, and edges while in Edit Mode. The developer compares the result to the Isolate Object behaviour found in Maya.
Better Local View - Isolate Elements is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing for the add-on is noted as GPL, and it is offered for both personal and commercial use according to the developer. For current terms and any licensing options, visit the developer's page. Documentation is included with the add-on, and a demo video is also available if you want to see how it works before installing it in Blender.
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