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Distribute

by Blenderbob·Workflow

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Why we like it

Distribute earns a spot in the blender_extensions library as a compact, single-purpose add-on: at roughly 1.7 KB it focuses on spacing selected objects evenly along an axis, and the 1.1.0 update extended that to diagonal distribution.

What is Distribute?

Distribute is a Blender add-on from Blenderbob for spacing selected objects evenly along a single axis. Pick a set of objects and it distributes them from the first to the last on X, Y, or Z, and diagonal distribution is available as well.

The add-on is located in the viewport's Edit tab and requires no special permissions in Blender. At roughly 1.7 KB, it is a small, single-purpose tool written entirely in Python.

Distribute is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. Version 1.1.0 added support for diagonal distribution. The add-on is part of the blender_extensions library, and further details are on the developer's page. On the extensions listing it holds a 5.0 rating from 13 reviews.

Who is Distribute best for?

Distribute is best for blender users who need to space selected objects evenly along the X, Y, or Z axis, or diagonally.

How much does Distribute cost?

Distribute is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Distributes selected objects evenly from the first to the last along the X, Y, or Z axis
  • Diagonal distribution, added in version 1.1.0
  • Accessible from the viewport's Edit tab
  • Requires no special permissions in Blender
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Written entirely in Python and released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later

Tags

#distribute#object-spacing#alignment#blender-addon#workflow#blenderbob#viewport-tools

Frequently asked questions

Does Distribute work with Blender 4.2?

Distribute is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on the 4.2 long-term-support release and later versions. The current release is version 1.1.0, which added support for diagonal distribution alongside the existing X, Y, and Z options. Once installed, the add-on appears in the viewport's Edit tab. If you are on an older Blender build, check the developer's page on GitHub for details before installing.

How do I install Distribute in Blender?

Distribute can be added by dragging and dropping it into Blender, or by downloading the add-on and installing it from disk through Blender's extensions preferences. It requires no special permissions once installed. After installation, you will find it in the viewport's Edit tab, where you select your objects and distribute them evenly from first to last along the X, Y, or Z axis. Full installation notes are available on the developer's page.

What license does Distribute use?

Distribute is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license. The add-on's source is written entirely in Python and is available on the developer's GitHub page, where you can review the code, report issues, or follow updates. Version 1.1.0 is the current release. For the exact terms of the license and any conditions on reuse or redistribution, refer to the license file on the developer's page.

Is Distribute free?

Distribute is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later and can be obtained from the Blender extensions platform or the developer's GitHub page. The add-on requires no special permissions in Blender and is a small download at roughly 1.7 KB. For the most current licensing terms and download options, check the developer's page directly, since availability and terms can change over time.

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