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Blender Notepad 2

by Spencer Shade (shade.who)·Workflow

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Why we like it

Blender Notepad 2 stands out for rendering a real custom notepad template through a GPU-rendered interface, covering multiline editing and smooth scrolling that Blender's native UI can't support.

What is Blender Notepad 2?

Blender Notepad 2 is an enhancement of the original notepad addon, now powered by a custom GPU-rendered interface. That interface handles multiline editing and smooth scrolling, capabilities Blender's native UI can't support on its own. You enable the notepad in most Blender areas with a hotkey, set to Shift+N by default and configurable in preferences.

Inside, you can create notes, to-do items, or drawings, and reorder notes and lists to fit how you work. Items can be stored globally or per scene, so notes stay tied to a context or follow you across projects. Tags act as pages or filters, can be assigned to all item types, and are also stored per scene or globally for organization at any level.

The addon renders a real custom notepad template and has been tested across any screen size, resolution, orientation, and Blender area size. Usage is on-the-fly: open with the hotkey, read or edit, and it autosaves before you close. It works with Blender 4.x and 5.x, and documentation covers detailed usage.

Who is Blender Notepad 2 best for?

Blender Notepad 2 is best for blender users who want to keep notes, to-do lists, or sketches inside their working areas.

How much does Blender Notepad 2 cost?

Blender Notepad 2 is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Custom GPU-rendered interface for multiline editing and smooth scrolling
  • Create notes, to-do items, or drawings in most Blender areas
  • Reorder notes and lists as needed
  • Store items globally or per scene
  • Tags that act as pages or filters, assignable to all item types and stored per scene or globally
  • Hotkey access (default Shift+N, configurable in preferences) with autosave on close
  • Tested on any screen size, resolution, orientation, and Blender area size

Tags

#notepad#notes#to-do#organization#tags#workflow#blender

Frequently asked questions

Does Blender Notepad 2 work with Blender 5.x?

Blender Notepad 2 supports Blender 4.x and 5.x, listed with compatibility for versions 4.0 through 5.0. The addon has been tested to work on any screen size, resolution, orientation, and Blender area size, so it holds up regardless of how your workspace is arranged. For in-depth details and a usage guide, the developer provides documentation. If you run a version outside the 4.0 to 5.0 range, check the developer's page before installing to confirm the addon behaves as expected on your setup.

What hotkey opens Blender Notepad 2?

Blender Notepad 2 opens with a hotkey, defaulting to Shift+N, which enables the notepad in most Blender areas. You can configure a custom hotkey in preferences if the default conflicts with your setup. The on-the-fly workflow is straightforward: press the hotkey to open, read or edit your notes, and the addon autosaves before you close. This lets you drop into a note, make changes, and get back to your work without a separate save step.

Can Blender Notepad 2 store notes per scene?

Blender Notepad 2 lets you store notes globally or per scene, so you can keep notes tied to a specific context or available across every project. Tags work the same way, stored per scene or globally, and act as pages or filters. All item types can be assigned to a tag, which helps organize notes, to-do lists, and drawings at whatever level suits your workflow. You can also reorder notes and lists as needed.

Is Blender Notepad 2 free to use?

Blender Notepad 2 is listed as free in this catalog, and the addon is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before you download. Beyond cost, you get note, to-do, and drawing creation in most Blender areas, multiline editing, tagging, and the option to store items globally or per scene, giving you a full note-taking setup inside Blender.

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