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Cursor X-Ray

by Animation Store·Workflow

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Why we like it

Cursor X-Ray stands out in the Superhive library for keeping the X-Ray effect confined to the cursor area, and it works across Blender 3.0 through 5.2.

What is Cursor X-Ray?

Cursor X-Ray adds a circular X-Ray region that follows your mouse cursor in Blender, revealing hidden geometry and bones only within the area you point at. Rather than switching on X-Ray for the entire viewport, the effect stays focused where you are looking, keeping selection, rigging, animation, and modeling views clearer. It works in any mode and can visualize mesh topology, armature bones, or both at the same time.

The add-on supports pinning the X-Ray focus to multiple mesh areas so you can watch specific spots while working elsewhere. Selection filtering limits the effect to selected objects only, and flexible color modes let you set a custom color or have the add-on assign unique colors to each object. An interactive radius control adjusts the X-Ray size directly in the viewport with mouse controls.

A smart cache system updates only the objects that change, reducing unnecessary calculations to help maintain viewport performance. Cursor X-Ray is compatible with Blender versions 3.0 through 5.2 and works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. It is released under the GPL license, and a tutorial video is available.

Who is Cursor X-Ray best for?

Cursor X-Ray is best for blender artists working with dense meshes, intricate rigs, or crowded scenes who want localized visibility during selection, rigging, animation, and modeling.

How much does Cursor X-Ray cost?

Cursor X-Ray is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Localized X-Ray view within a circular area that follows the cursor, revealing hidden geometry and bones
  • Pin X-Ray focus to multiple mesh areas to keep watching specific spots while working elsewhere
  • Mesh and armature support, visualizing topology, bones, or both at the same time
  • Selection filtering to limit the effect to selected objects only
  • Flexible color modes: custom color or automatic unique colors per object
  • Interactive radius control adjusted directly in the viewport with mouse controls
  • Smart cache system that updates only changed objects to keep viewport performance high

Tags

#Blender#add-on#X-Ray#viewport#rigging#modeling#selection#armature

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Cursor X-Ray support?

Cursor X-Ray is compatible with Blender versions 3.0 through 5.2. It is distributed as a Blender add-on and is listed as a Blender Extension. The add-on works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines, so it fits into scenes built for either. If you are on an older or newer build, check the developer's page to confirm compatibility before installing, since the supported range covers the versions listed here.

Does Cursor X-Ray work in every Blender mode?

Cursor X-Ray works in any mode, so the localized X-Ray effect is available while you select, rig, animate, or model. The effect appears within a circular area that follows your cursor, revealing hidden geometry and bones only where you point rather than across the entire viewport. It can visualize mesh topology, armature bones, or both at the same time, which supports inspection during different stages of a project.

How does Cursor X-Ray affect viewport performance?

Cursor X-Ray uses a smart cache system that updates only the objects that change, minimizing unnecessary calculations to help keep viewport performance high. Because the X-Ray effect is confined to a circular area under the cursor rather than the whole viewport, it focuses processing on the region you are inspecting. This design targets work with dense meshes, intricate rigs, or crowded scenes where maintaining viewport clarity matters.

Is Cursor X-Ray free, and what license does it use?

Cursor X-Ray is listed as free in this catalog and is released under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any purchase details, check the developer's page from Animation Store. A tutorial video is also available if you want to see how the add-on's cursor-following X-Ray, pinning, color modes, and radius controls are set up before adding it to your Blender workflow.

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