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Frame Ranger (Deprecated)

by TinkerBoi·Workflow

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Why we like it

Frame Ranger appears in the Superhive library as a deprecated add-on that the developer has replaced with Action Commander. It's included here mainly for reference, with its GPL source code openly available on GitHub for anyone working in the supported Blender versions.

What is Frame Ranger (Deprecated)?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) is a Blender add-on from TinkerBoi built around tools for working with frame ranges, keyframes, markers, actions, and more. It supports a wide span of Blender releases, from the 2.8 series through 3.3, and ships with documentation.

The add-on has been deprecated. The developer recommends Action Commander in its place and advises against new purchases of Frame Ranger. The original source code remains available for free on GitHub under the GPL license, so it stays accessible to users on the supported Blender versions.

On Superhive it holds a five-star rating across nine reviews and has recorded more than two hundred sales. A demo video is available. Anyone weighing this add-on should visit the developer's page to compare it with Action Commander and confirm the current, recommended option.

Who is Frame Ranger (Deprecated) best for?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) is best for blender users working with frame ranges, keyframes, markers, and actions, though the developer now points to Action Commander as the current option.

How much does Frame Ranger (Deprecated) cost?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Tools for working with frame ranges in Blender
  • Tools for keyframes, markers, and actions
  • Documentation included
  • Source code available for free on GitHub
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Supports Blender 2.8 through 3.3

Tags

#Blender#add-on#frame range#keyframes#markers#actions#animation#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Frame Ranger (Deprecated) support?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) lists support for Blender 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3. That covers a broad span of the 2.8 and 3.x series. Because the add-on has been deprecated in favour of Action Commander, users on newer Blender releases should check the developer's page to confirm which tool fits their version before installing.

Is Frame Ranger (Deprecated) still supported?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) has been replaced by Action Commander, and the developer recommends using Action Commander instead. The original add-on remains documented, and its source code is published for free on GitHub under the GPL license. If you want the current option the developer maintains, they point to Action Commander rather than Frame Ranger. Check the developer's page for details on the transition.

Where can I get the Frame Ranger (Deprecated) source code?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) has its source code available for free on GitHub, released under the GPL license. Anyone can view or download it from that repository. Since the tool is deprecated in favour of Action Commander, the GitHub source is mainly useful for reference or for users who still work in the supported Blender versions. Visit the developer's page for the repository link.

Is Frame Ranger (Deprecated) free?

Frame Ranger (Deprecated) is listed as free here, and its source code is published for free on GitHub under the GPL license. Because the add-on has been deprecated in favour of Action Commander, current licensing and the recommended alternative are best confirmed on the developer's page. If you need the option the developer maintains now, they direct users to Action Commander instead.

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