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Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon

by MadLlama·Workflow

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Why we like it

Stands out in the superhive library for combining several distribution modes with sorting by material, name, pass index, scale, or random inside a single Blender add-on.

What is Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon?

The Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon handles object placement inside Blender, arranging objects on a grid, in a circle, along a line, or between the two furthest points, where objects snap into the closest positions. Gap spacing is available, and its functions account for an object's rotation and scale when that spacing is applied.

Sorting covers material, object names, pass index, scale, and random ordering. Version 1.07 added gap spacing, the new sorting methods, distribution between two furthest points, a cleaner UI with a few extra functions, an option to account for offset on objects with pivots in corners or edges, centering by bounds, and improved grid distribution.

Installation follows Blender's standard add-on flow: open Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, install the .py file, enable it with its checkbox, then save user preferences to keep it available on each start. It runs under the GPL license and supports Blender versions from 2.91 through 4.2. Documentation is included.

Who is Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon best for?

Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon is best for blender users organizing scenes by distributing and sorting objects into structured layouts.

How much does Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon cost?

Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Distributes objects on a grid, in a circle, along a line, or between two furthest points, snapping objects into the closest positions
  • Gap spacing that accounts for an object's rotation and scale
  • Sorting by material, object names, pass index, scale, or random
  • Option to account for offset on objects with pivots in corners or edges
  • Centering by bounds
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#object distribution#sorting#scene organization#add-on#grid#array

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does the Distribute & Sort Tool Addon support?

The Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon is listed for a broad range of releases: 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2. That range covers both older projects still running on the 2.9x series and more recent 4.x installs, so most users can add it without changing their Blender version. If you move between several versions, the same add-on file lines up with each of those releases.

How do I install the Distribute & Sort Tool Addon in Blender?

The Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon installs through Blender's standard add-on flow. Open Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, click the Install button at the top of the window, then navigate to where you saved the .py file and select it. The add-on then appears in the add-ons list, and you enable it by checking the checkbox next to its name. To keep it available every time you start Blender, save your user preferences afterward.

What license does the Distribute & Sort Tool Addon use?

The Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included with the add-on, and it was published more than three years ago, currently at version 1.07. The developer MadLlama lists Discord and email contact options on the product page for questions or issues. For the current license terms and any later updates, check the developer's page directly rather than relying on a cached listing.

Is the Distribute & Sort Tool Addon free?

The Blender Distribute & Sort Tool Addon is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so for the most current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on runs under the GPL license and includes documentation, and the developer MadLlama provides Discord and email contact options for anyone who runs into issues or has questions before or after installing.

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