by Blenderbob·Modeling
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Blueprints earns its place in the blender_extensions library by narrowing a common modeling chore — placing and adjusting background images — down to a single add-on. The swap-axis option is a small but practical touch for anyone modeling against reference.
Blueprints is a Blender add-on from Blenderbob for managing background images used in modeling. It automatically sets up all views, and includes a swap-axis option that makes the X axis the front view.
You can also adjust all your background images at the same time. The add-on requires no special permissions, and it has been downloaded over 6,000 times from the blender_extensions library, where it currently sits at rank 498.
Blueprints is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Version 1.0.3 brought code cleanup. A demo video is available, and the full source code is hosted on the developer's GitHub page, where the project has 11 stars. It was first published in May 2025.
Blueprints is best for blender modelers who work with background images and want them set up across all views automatically, with the ability to adjust them together.
Blueprints is completely free to download and use.
Blueprints is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so 4.2 users are covered along with later releases. The add-on is small in size and requires no special permissions to run, which keeps installation straightforward. If you're on a Blender version older than 4.2 LTS, it isn't listed as supported, so you'd want to update Blender first. For the most current compatibility details as new Blender versions arrive, check the developer's GitHub page.
Blueprints is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license. That means the source code is available and can be studied, modified, and shared under the terms of the GPL. The full project, including the license file, is hosted on the developer's GitHub page. If you plan to modify or redistribute the add-on, review the GPL v3.0 terms so your use stays within its conditions.
Blueprints is listed as free here in the catalog, and it's published as an open-source add-on under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. You can get it through the blender_extensions library or the developer's GitHub page. Because licensing terms can change over time, it's worth checking the developer's page for the current details before you rely on it in a project. As of this listing, no special permissions are needed to use it.
Blueprints version 1.0.3 brought code cleanup. Alongside that, the add-on manages background images for modeling, automatically sets up all views, offers a swap-axis option that makes the X axis the front view, and lets you adjust all images at the same time. Version history and release details are available on the developer's GitHub page, and a demo video is also available. It's compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer.
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