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Blender Bone Transform Pro - Edit Mode Local Matrix Tool

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Why we like it

Blender Bone Transform Pro targets a specific gap: Blender's Edit mode doesn't accept numerical input for bone hierarchies. Its Local/World Transform panel makes it worth a look for riggers who want exact numerical placement of bones alongside immediate viewport feedback.

What is Blender Bone Transform Pro - Edit Mode Local Matrix Tool?

Blender Bone Transform Pro addresses a limitation in Blender's Edit mode: the default Transform panel doesn't accept numerical input for bone hierarchies. The add-on supplies a real-time Local/World Transform UI in Edit mode, giving riggers direct control over bone position and rotation values. It's aimed at work on characters, mechanical rigs, and precision rigging tasks.

Selecting an armature and entering Edit mode reveals a Transform Controls panel in the sidebar, showing the current bone's name alongside X/Y/Z fields for location, rotation, and scale. You can switch between Local and World coordinate space, change gizmos to match, and reset transforms individually or in batches. Updates show immediately in the 3D viewport, and edits integrate with Blender's undo system.

The tool handles child bones through automatic hierarchical transform management, and documented use cases include IK/FK alignment, mechanical rigging with exact rotation angles, and left/right symmetry via mirrored coordinates. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux with Blender 3.6 and later. A demo video is available.

Who is Blender Bone Transform Pro - Edit Mode Local Matrix Tool best for?

Blender Bone Transform Pro - Edit Mode Local Matrix Tool is best for riggers working on characters, mechanical rigs, and precision rigging tasks that need exact numerical bone placement.

How much does Blender Bone Transform Pro - Edit Mode Local Matrix Tool cost?

Blender Bone Transform Pro - Edit Mode Local Matrix Tool is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Edit mode numerical input for direct X/Y/Z coordinate and rotation control
  • Dual coordinate system with Local/World space switching
  • Real-time visual feedback in the 3D viewport
  • Reset function for individual or batch transform initialization
  • Gizmo mode switching between Local and World
  • Full undo support through Blender's undo system
  • Automatic hierarchical transform management for child bones

Tags

#rigging#armature#bones#edit mode#transform#animation#blender addon

Frequently asked questions

Does Blender Bone Transform Pro work with Blender 3.6?

Blender Bone Transform Pro lists compatibility with Blender 3.6 and later, so it should run on releases within that range. It works across Windows, macOS, and Linux. The add-on appears in the 3D viewport sidebar under an OW Transform tab, and its Transform Controls panel only becomes visible when an Armature is selected and you're in Edit mode. If you're on a build older than 3.6, check the developer's page before installing to confirm support for your version.

How do I install Blender Bone Transform Pro?

Blender Bone Transform Pro installs like a standard Blender add-on. After downloading the file, open Blender, go to Edit then Preferences (Ctrl+Alt+U), select the Add-ons tab, and click Install. Choose the ow_view_transform.zip file, then click Install Add-on and enable it. To start using it, select an Armature, enter Edit mode, press N to open the sidebar, and check the OW Transform tab. The Transform Controls panel appears there with fields for the currently selected bone.

Why doesn't the OW Transform panel show up in Blender?

Blender Bone Transform Pro shows its panel only under specific conditions. The Transform Controls panel lives in the 3D viewport sidebar under the OW Transform tab, and it's visible solely in Edit mode with an Armature selected. If you're in Object mode or haven't selected an armature, the controls won't display. Press Tab to enter Edit mode on your armature, then press N to open the sidebar and select a bone to see its Local and World transform fields.

Is Blender Bone Transform Pro free?

Blender Bone Transform Pro is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page on superhive for current details before downloading. The add-on ships as a single file you install through Blender's preferences, and it supports Blender's built-in undo system, so changes made through its panel integrate with Ctrl+Z and redo shortcuts like Ctrl+Shift+Z or Ctrl+Y, matching how other Blender operations behave.

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