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Demo Mode

by campbell·Workflow

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Why we like it

Demo Mode earns its place in the Blender Extensions library as a former Blender 4.1 bundled add-on, now offered on its own for looping through multiple blend files. It is provided as-is with limited support.

What is Demo Mode?

Demo Mode is a Blender add-on that lets you select multiple blend files and loop over them. It was part of the bundled add-ons in Blender 4.1 and is now offered as a standalone extension with limited support. The original author is Campbell Barton, and it is maintained by campbell on the Blender Extensions platform.

Once installed, the add-on lives under File → Demo Menu inside Blender. It requires no special permissions and is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. Distribution is under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.

With more than 24,000 downloads on Blender Extensions, Demo Mode has found a place among users who need to cycle through several blend files. At around 8.9 KB, it stays small and focused on that single task.

Who is Demo Mode best for?

Demo Mode is best for looping through multiple blend files inside Blender.

How much does Demo Mode cost?

Demo Mode is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Select multiple blend files and loop over them
  • Accessed from File → Demo Menu inside Blender
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later

Tags

#Blender#demo mode#blend files#looping#workflow#add-on

Frequently asked questions

Does Demo Mode work with Blender 4.2?

Demo Mode is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it targets recent versions of the software rather than older releases. It began as one of the bundled add-ons in Blender 4.1 and is now distributed as a standalone extension with limited support. If you are on 4.2 LTS or a later build, you should be able to install it and access it from the File menu. For the exact supported versions, check the developer's page on Blender Extensions.

Where do I find Demo Mode in Blender?

Demo Mode appears under File → Demo Menu once it is installed in Blender. From there you can select multiple blend files and loop over them. The extension can be added by dragging and dropping it into Blender or by installing it from disk through the preferences. Because it began as a bundled add-on in Blender 4.1, its placement follows Blender's standard File menu. See the developer's page for installation and usage documentation.

What license is Demo Mode released under?

Demo Mode is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. The extension requires no special permissions when installed. For the full license terms and any conditions on redistribution or modification, refer to the developer's page on Blender Extensions or the accompanying license text. This catalog lists the add-on as free, though you should confirm current licensing on the developer's page.

Does Demo Mode require any special permissions?

Demo Mode requires no special permissions to run in Blender, according to its extension listing. It is a small add-on, around 8.9 KB in size, focused on selecting multiple blend files and looping over them. It started as a bundled add-on in Blender 4.1 and is now offered as a standalone extension with limited support. You can install it by dragging it into Blender or installing from disk. For anything specific to your setup, the developer's page has more detail.

Alternatives to Demo Mode

Also in Workflow for Blender.

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