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Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows

by Trestle Trotter·Workflow

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Why we like it

Floaty earns its place for a focused idea: one button turns any Blender editor into a floating window, with detailed controls to dock it back. Support spans Blender 4.2 through 5.1.

What is Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows?

Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows is a Blender add-on from Trestle Trotter that pulls any Blender editor out into its own floating window. A single button detaches an editor, and detailed controls let you dock it back when you're done, so you can arrange your workspace the way you need it.

The add-on brings Maya-style detachable editors to Blender. It's built for reorganizing your workspace, letting you create the layout you want by floating and re-docking editors on demand.

Floaty is compatible with Blender versions 4.2 through 5.1 and is listed as Blender extension compatible. It ships as an add-on with documentation, was used with the Cycles and Eevee render engines, and is released under the GPL license. A demo video is available for a closer look.

Who is Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows best for?

Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows is best for blender users who want to detach editors into floating windows and reorganize their workspace layout.

How much does Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows cost?

Floaty - Open Editors In New Windows is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Open any Blender editor into a new floating window with one button
  • Detach editors and dock them back using detailed controls
  • Maya-style detachable editors brought to Blender
  • Rearrange your workspace into the layout you need
  • Documentation included

Tags

#blender#floating-windows#editors#workspace#interface#add-on#productivity

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Floaty support?

Floaty is compatible with Blender versions 4.2 through 5.1 and is listed as Blender extension compatible. It's distributed as an add-on. The developer also notes it was used with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. If you're running a Blender release in the 4.2 to 5.1 range, Floaty covers your version; for anything outside that window, check the developer's page for the most current compatibility information before installing it into your setup.

How does Floaty create floating windows from editors?

Floaty lets you open any Blender editor into its own window with a single button. Once an editor is floating, you can detach it and dock it back into your layout using detailed controls, which lets you arrange your workspace the way you need it. The add-on's aim is to bring Maya-style detachable editors to Blender, so editors can live in separate windows and return to the main layout when you're finished working in them.

Is Floaty free to use?

Floaty is listed as free here in the catalog, and it's released under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change, so for current pricing or the most up-to-date license details it's best to check the developer's page directly. There you'll also find the option to reach the creator, Trestle Trotter, with any questions about the add-on before you download it or use it in your projects.

Does Floaty include documentation?

Floaty ships with documentation, listed among its resources, so you have reference material for detaching and docking editors. A demo video is also available if you'd like a closer look at the add-on. Between the documentation and the demo video, you can get familiar with how the floating-window and docking controls work before setting up your own workspace layout in Blender.

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