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Colorize Objects

by Azerilo·Workflow

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Why we like it

Colorize Objects earns its place in the superhive library as a lightweight take on viewport color-coding, keeping the workflow non-destructive by touching only viewport display colors.

What is Colorize Objects?

Colorize Objects is a Blender add-on from Azerilo for assigning custom viewport display colors to selected mesh objects. A single click applies the color, and the tool works exclusively with viewport display colors, so materials and shaders are left untouched.

Its Smart Color Management automatically randomizes or cycles through your palette, with no repeats until needed. You can build and adjust that palette yourself, adding, removing, and tweaking as many colors as you like through color pickers.

The intended uses include distinguishing assets in complex environments, labeling object groups without relying on naming conventions, and providing clear visual separation for clients or collaborators. It supports Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0 and is also bundled in the Azerilo Smart Tools package alongside seven other add-ons.

Who is Colorize Objects best for?

Colorize Objects is best for blender users organizing complex scenes who want to color-code mesh objects in the viewport without altering materials or shaders.

How much does Colorize Objects cost?

Colorize Objects is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click assignment of custom viewport display colors to selected mesh objects
  • Non-destructive workflow that works only with viewport display colors, leaving materials and shaders untouched
  • Smart Color Management that automatically randomizes or cycles through the palette, with no repeats until needed
  • Custom palette control to add, remove, and tweak as many colors as you like using color pickers
  • Compatible with Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0
  • Included in the Azerilo Smart Tools package alongside seven other add-ons

Tags

#viewport colors#scene organization#color coding#mesh objects#Blender add-on#non-destructive#Azerilo

Frequently asked questions

Does Colorize Objects work with Blender 5.0?

Colorize Objects lists support for Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0, so 5.0 falls within its stated compatibility range. That span covers a broad stretch of releases, from 3.6 at the low end up to 5.0. The add-on assigns custom viewport display colors to selected mesh objects, working only with those viewport colors. For the most current compatibility details on a specific build, check the developer's page before installing.

Does Colorize Objects change my materials or shaders?

Colorize Objects follows a non-destructive workflow and works exclusively with viewport display colors, so your materials and shaders are left untouched. It assigns custom viewport display colors to selected mesh objects, which affects how they appear in the viewport rather than their material setup. This makes it suited to organizing complex scenes, labeling object groups without naming conventions, and providing clear visual separation for clients or collaborators, all without changing the underlying shading.

Is Colorize Objects free to download?

Colorize Objects is listed as free here in our catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so for current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is also included, along with seven others, in the Azerilo Smart Tools package, so that bundle is another route to obtaining it. For the latest details on how it's offered, refer to Azerilo's own listing before you commit.

Is Colorize Objects part of the Azerilo Smart Tools bundle?

Colorize Objects is included in the Azerilo Smart Tools package, which bundles this add-on together with seven others. If you're interested in more than one Azerilo tool, that package groups them together. This standalone listing covers Colorize Objects on its own, while the bundle brings the wider set. To see everything included and decide which option suits you, visit the developer's page for the full package details.

What license is Colorize Objects released under?

Colorize Objects is released under the GPL license. GPL is a common open-source license within the Blender add-on ecosystem, and it governs how the add-on can be used, modified, and shared. For the specific terms that apply and any conditions tied to redistribution or modification, refer to the full license text and the developer's page. This is worth reviewing if you plan to adapt the add-on or distribute it as part of your own toolset.

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