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Cveld Flowting Windows

by Color Variations of Eldorado - cvELD -·Workflow

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Why we like it

Cross-platform support is coded for Windows, macOS and Linux, but the developer notes only Windows has been verified; the Close All command may vary on macOS and Linux.

What is Cveld Flowting Windows?

cvELD Flowting Windows is an add-on for Blender 4.4 and later that spawns extra editor windows right where your cursor sits. You can open editors such as the Outliner, UV Editor, Graph Editor, Shader Editor and Geometry Nodes in their own floating windows, each with its own shortcut and window size. Windows are locked to your monitor, with flicker-free performance on Windows using native technology.

In Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, you can add, remove or reorder editors, tweak window sizes, shortcuts and editor types, and set a custom shortcut to close all windows. Changes apply instantly with no restart needed. A single command closes all floating windows at once, which works best on Windows; some restrictions apply on macOS and Linux. All commands are accessible via Window > Floating Windows in Blender's menu.

Language support is handled through a translation file. Japanese translations are included, and other languages can be added to the CSV. Version 1.3 added machine translations for several additional languages and full support for the Blender 5.0 and 5.01 Extension system.

Who is Cveld Flowting Windows best for?

Cveld Flowting Windows is best for blender users who want editors like the Outliner, UV Editor or Shader Editor to open in separate windows at the cursor.

How much does Cveld Flowting Windows cost?

Cveld Flowting Windows is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Spawns editor windows — including the Outliner, UV Editor, Graph Editor, Shader Editor and Geometry Nodes — at the mouse cursor
  • Windows locked to your monitor, with flicker-free performance on Windows using native technology
  • Custom shortcuts and window sizes assignable per editor
  • Single shortcut to close all floating windows (works best on Windows; some restrictions on macOS/Linux)
  • Preferences let you add, remove or reorder editors with changes applied instantly, no restart
  • Language support via a translation CSV, with Japanese and several machine-translated languages included
  • MIT-licensed, for Blender 4.4 and later

Tags

#blender#add-on#ui#window#editor#outliner#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does cvELD Flowting Windows support?

cvELD Flowting Windows requires Blender 4.4 or later. Version 1.3 added full support for the Blender 5.0 and 5.01 Extension system, and fixed manifest errors reported in Blender 4.4+ and 5.0. The same update updated the license metadata format and added a permissions section to the manifest for standard compliance. If you run a version earlier than 4.4, the add-on is not intended for your setup, so check the developer's page for the current requirements before installing.

Does cvELD Flowting Windows work on macOS and Linux?

cvELD Flowting Windows is coded to work on Windows, macOS and Linux, but the developer states only Windows has been verified and cannot guarantee the other platforms will work. The Close All command uses a native close command on Windows and works best there, while some systems limit window closing on macOS and Linux. Flicker-free performance is specifically noted for Windows using native technology. If you use macOS or Linux, treat those platforms as unverified and test carefully.

How do I install cvELD Flowting Windows?

To install cvELD Flowting Windows, download or zip the cvELD_FloatingWindows folder. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons and click Install, then select the folder or zip file and enable "cvELD FloatingWindows." Once enabled, you can open editors in new windows using the default shortcuts, and access all commands via Window > Floating Windows in Blender's menu. If the add-on won't enable, check Blender's console for errors and ensure no shortcut conflicts with other add-ons.

Can I change the shortcuts and add languages in cvELD Flowting Windows?

cvELD Flowting Windows lets you customize shortcuts, window sizes and editor types in Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, where you can also add, remove or reorder editors and set a custom shortcut for closing all windows. Changes apply instantly with no restart needed. For languages, Japanese translations are included in the translation.csv file, and you can add another language to the CSV and reload the add-on so Blender uses your UI language automatically. Version 1.3 added several machine-translated languages.

Is cvELD Flowting Windows free?

cvELD Flowting Windows is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the MIT license. For the current licensing terms and any conditions attached to use, check the developer's page directly. The add-on comes from Color Variations of Eldorado - cvELD - and version 1.3 updated its license metadata to the SPDX:MIT format as part of Blender Extension compliance. A demo video is also available if you want to see more before installing.

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