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Bone Mirror Rename

by Fenutus3D·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the superhive library as a focused fix for a single rigging annoyance: keeping left and right bone names in sync as you rename.

What is Bone Mirror Rename?

Bone Mirror Rename is an add-on for Blender that handles the second half of a mirrored bone pair for you. Rename one bone and its mirrored counterpart is renamed at the same time, so paired bones stay in sync without a separate step.

The add-on identifies pairs through the left and right indicators in bone names, treating bones that are otherwise named the same as a match. It does not depend on a bone's location, scale, rotation, or any transform, so the pairing works from naming alone. Blender already lets you select two bones and run Auto-Name Left/Right; this add-on removes those extra steps during renaming.

It is distributed as a Blender extension add-on under the GPL license and lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0 through 4.5. Documentation is provided.

Who is Bone Mirror Rename best for?

Bone Mirror Rename is best for riggers working in Blender who rename mirrored bone pairs and want the paired bone updated at the same time.

How much does Bone Mirror Rename cost?

Bone Mirror Rename is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Renames the mirrored bone automatically when a bone is renamed
  • Identifies pairs using left and right indicators in bone names
  • Matches bones that are otherwise named the same
  • Works independently of location, scale, rotation, or any transform
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#Rigging#Bones#Add-on#Mirror#Automation#Workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Bone Mirror Rename work with Blender 4.2?

Bone Mirror Rename lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0 through 4.5, so Blender 4.2 falls within that range. It is distributed as a Blender extension add-on and is marked as Blender Extension compatible. The add-on is released under the GPL license. If you run a version outside 4.0 to 4.5, check the developer's page before installing, as support beyond the stated range isn't confirmed.

How does Bone Mirror Rename know which bones are a pair?

Bone Mirror Rename identifies mirrored pairs from the left and right indicators in the bone names, matching bones that are otherwise named the same. Because the pairing comes from naming, it does not depend on a bone's location, scale, rotation, or any transform. When you rename one bone in a recognized pair, the mirrored bone is renamed at the same time. Bones need those left and right indicators in their names for the add-on to detect the pair.

Does Bone Mirror Rename replace Blender's Auto-Name Left/Right?

Bone Mirror Rename works alongside Blender's existing Auto-Name Left/Right, which lets you select two bones and name them as a left and right pair. Instead of running that as a separate action, the add-on renames the mirrored bone automatically the moment you rename its counterpart, removing the extra steps. Pairs are recognized through the left and right indicators in the bone names, and the behavior does not rely on any transform such as location, scale, or rotation.

Is Bone Mirror Rename free?

Bone Mirror Rename is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change, so check the developer's page for current terms before you download. The add-on is released under the GPL license and distributed as a Blender extension add-on. It has recorded over twenty sales and was published more than two years ago. You can reach the creator, Fenutus3D, through the developer's page.

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