by APEC·Modeling
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Extrude Path earns its place in the Superhive library as a focused Blender add-on for a single job: pushing a face along an edge loop path, with caps and rotation options added in version 0.0.2.
Extrude Path is a Blender add-on that extrudes a selected face along an edge loop path. The process is simple: select one detached face together with an edge loop, then run the tool. It's found at the bottom of the Edge menu, and can also be accessed by right-clicking and choosing Extrude Path from the bottom of the menu.
Version 0.0.2 introduced two additions: the ability to make caps when the extrusion loop is open, and the ability to rotate the final extrusion.
The add-on covers Blender versions 3.6 through 5.1 and is released under the GPL license, with documentation provided. It's part of the Superhive library and is listed as free in this catalog. For current licensing terms, refer to the developer's page.
Extrude Path is best for blender users extruding a selected face along an edge loop path.
Extrude Path is completely free to download and use.
Extrude Path supports Blender versions 3.6 through 5.1, covering a wide span of releases from the 3.x line up into 5.x. If you're running a Blender version within that range, the add-on is built to work with it. Versions outside that range aren't listed as supported, so if you're on an older or a newer build, it's worth confirming compatibility on the developer's page before relying on it in a project.
Extrude Path works by selecting one detached face along with an edge loop, then running the tool. You'll find it at the bottom of the Edge menu, and it can also be reached by right-clicking and choosing Extrude Path from the bottom of that menu. The face is then extruded along the edge loop path. Since version 0.0.2, you can also make caps when the extrusion loop is open and rotate the final extrusion.
Extrude Path is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing can change over time, so for the current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is released under the GPL license, which governs how it can be used and distributed. If you need to confirm pricing or the exact license conditions before adding it to your workflow, the developer's page is the place to look.
Extrude Path version 0.0.2 added two capabilities. First, it introduced the ability to make caps when the extrusion loop is open. Second, it added an option to rotate the final extrusion. These were the updates noted for that release, and they build on the add-on's core function of extruding a selected face along an edge loop path in Blender. For the exact behaviour of each option, the included documentation is the best reference.
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