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Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing

by Kisaragi Hiu·Workflow

Images © Kisaragi Hiu. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Stands out in the superhive library as a focused fix for a specific gap: Blender's lack of vertical CJK text support. The approach is deliberately simple, inserting newlines between characters, and the developer is upfront about where it falls short.

What is Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing?

CJK languages can be written vertically, but Blender doesn't support this. Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing works around the gap by adding newlines after each character to simulate vertical text. One button applies the conversion, and another converts it back to the original horizontal form.

The addon is called "pseudo" vertical writing because of two known limitations. Mixed writing is completely unsupported, and punctuation that should adapt to the writing mode is also unsupported. It works well for Taiwanese Mandarin (Traditional Chinese in Taiwan), while other languages and punctuation standards will require some extra tweaking.

Built for Blender versions 2.9, 2.91, 2.92 and 2.93, the addon is released under the GPL license. A demo video is available, and documentation is included. It's created by Kisaragi Hiu.

Who is Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing best for?

Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing is best for blender users working with CJK text who need vertical writing, particularly Taiwanese Mandarin (Traditional Chinese in Taiwan). Other languages and punctuation standards may need extra tweaking, and mixed writing is not supported.

How much does Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing cost?

Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-button conversion of horizontal CJK text into vertical writing by adding newlines after each character
  • A separate button that converts vertical text back to its original horizontal form
  • Works well for Taiwanese Mandarin (Traditional Chinese in Taiwan)
  • Documentation included
  • Compatible with Blender 2.9, 2.91, 2.92 and 2.93
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#vertical writing#CJK#Chinese#Japanese#Korean#text#Blender addon

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing support?

Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing lists compatibility with Blender versions 2.9, 2.91, 2.92 and 2.93. If you're running one of those releases, the addon's two buttons for converting text to and from vertical writing are available to use. Versions outside that range aren't listed among the supported releases, so behaviour beyond it isn't stated. For the current status and any details on running it in other Blender versions, check the developer's page before installing.

Does Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing work for Japanese and other CJK languages?

Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing works well for Taiwanese Mandarin, meaning Traditional Chinese as used in Taiwan. For other languages and punctuation standards, the developer notes that some extra tweaking is required. The addon is described as pseudo vertical writing for two reasons: mixed writing is completely unsupported, and punctuation that should adapt to the writing mode is also unsupported. So while Japanese, Korean and other Chinese variants fall under the CJK umbrella it targets, results outside Taiwanese Mandarin may need manual adjustment.

How does Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing create vertical text?

Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing simulates vertical text by adding a newline after each character. One button performs this conversion, and a separate button converts the text back to its original horizontal form. This approach is a workaround for Blender not supporting vertical writing directly. Because it relies on inserted newlines rather than a true vertical text system, it's described as pseudo vertical writing, with mixed writing and adaptive punctuation left unsupported. A demo video is also available on the developer's page.

Is Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing free?

Cjk Pseudo Vertical Writing is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so for the current price and license details it's best to check the developer's page directly. The addon is released under the GPL license, which governs how the code can be used and shared. If you plan to redistribute or modify it, reviewing the GPL terms alongside the developer's listing will give you the full picture before you download.

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