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Copy Pivot From Active

by 6cto·Workflow

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Why we like it

Copy Pivot From Active earns a spot in the Blender extensions library as a compact, single-purpose utility. At 2.3 KB it focuses on one job: pushing the active mesh's relative pivot offset onto other selected meshes from a single menu command.

What is Copy Pivot From Active?

Copy Pivot From Active is a Blender extension from developer 6cto that transfers the relative pivot/origin position of the active mesh object to the other selected mesh objects. Its stated use is objects that need matching pivot placement, such as doors, wheels, mechanical parts, modular assets, and duplicated objects.

The add-on runs in Object Mode. You select the mesh objects that should receive the pivot, then select the source object last so it becomes active, and run Object → Transform → Copy Pivot From Active. The active object acts as the pivot source, and every other selected mesh object receives a matching relative pivot offset. Both the active object and the targets must be meshes.

Copy Pivot From Active is at version 1.0.1 and is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. It requires no special permissions and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.

Who is Copy Pivot From Active best for?

Copy Pivot From Active is best for setting matching pivot placement across objects such as doors, wheels, mechanical parts, modular assets, and duplicated objects.

How much does Copy Pivot From Active cost?

Copy Pivot From Active is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Copies the relative pivot/origin position from the active mesh object to other selected mesh objects
  • Applies a matching relative pivot offset to every selected target mesh
  • Runs from the Object → Transform → Copy Pivot From Active menu
  • Works in Object Mode, with both source and target objects being meshes
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer

Tags

#pivot#origin#mesh objects#object mode#transform#workflow#blender

Frequently asked questions

Does Copy Pivot From Active work with Blender 4.2?

Copy Pivot From Active is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so any release from that point onward should run it. The current release is version 1.0.1, last updated on June 9th, 2026. The extension requires no special permissions to install or use. If you run into problems on a specific Blender build, the developer asks that you report your Blender version, the extension version, steps to reproduce, and any relevant error messages through the project's GitHub issues page.

What do I need to run Copy Pivot From Active?

Copy Pivot From Active only works in Object Mode, and both the active object and the target objects must be meshes. To use it, select the mesh objects that should receive the pivot, then select the source object last so it becomes the active object. The active mesh acts as the pivot source, and the other selected meshes receive a matching relative pivot offset. The command sits under Object → Transform → Copy Pivot From Active, and it needs no special permissions.

How do I install Copy Pivot From Active?

Copy Pivot From Active can be added by dragging the downloaded file into Blender, or by downloading it and installing from disk through Blender's extension preferences. The download is small at 2.3 KB and covers version 1.0.1. Once installed, use it in Object Mode by selecting your target meshes, selecting the source mesh last so it becomes active, and running Object → Transform → Copy Pivot From Active. It requires no special permissions and works with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer.

Is Copy Pivot From Active free, and what license does it use?

Copy Pivot From Active is listed as free here in the catalog, and it's distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. It requires no special permissions when installed. For the current licensing terms and any updates, check the developer's page. The extension is a compact download at 2.3 KB and can be added by dragging the file into Blender or installing from disk. The current version is 1.0.1, published June 9th, 2026.

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