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Horizontal Tabs

by Trestle Trotter·Workflow

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Why we like it

Horizontal Tabs earns its place in the superhive library for moving sidebar panels into custom, native-feeling headers, which suits add-on heavy Blender setups.

What is Horizontal Tabs?

Horizontal Tabs is a Blender add-on from Trestle Trotter that mirrors any sidebar panel directly into the header. Sidebar panels become horizontal tabs integrated into Blender's headers, and the add-on lets you build custom editor headers that behave like native Blender.

You can arrange headers like any workspace, build your own, and section tools with labels and separators. Presets can be stored for different workflows, and custom headers can be stacked to fit more tools. You can rename panels, resize them individually, and reorder tabs in the header. It works across all editors.

The add-on supports Blender 4.2 through 5.0, is listed as Blender Extension compatible, and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is available, along with a demo video.

Who is Horizontal Tabs best for?

Horizontal Tabs is best for complex workflows and add-on heavy setups across all Blender editors.

How much does Horizontal Tabs cost?

Horizontal Tabs is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Mirrors any sidebar panel directly into the header
  • Turns sidebar panels into horizontal tabs integrated into Blender's headers
  • Builds custom editor headers arranged like a workspace, with labels and separators
  • Stores presets for different workflows
  • Stacks custom headers to fit more tools
  • Renames panels, resizes them individually, and reorders tabs in the header
  • Works across all editors

Tags

#Blender#sidebar panels#custom headers#N-panel#tabs manager#workspace#add-on#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Horizontal Tabs work with Blender 4.2 and later?

Horizontal Tabs supports Blender versions 4.2 through 5.0 and is listed as Blender Extension compatible, so it fits into the extensions system as an add-on. If you run a release inside that range, the add-on covers your version, from 4.2 up to 5.0. It integrates sidebar panels into Blender's headers and builds custom editor headers that behave like native Blender. For the most current version support, check the developer's page before installing to confirm your specific Blender build is covered.

Is Horizontal Tabs free to use?

Horizontal Tabs is listed as free in this catalog, though licensing can change over time. The add-on is released under the GPL license. For the most accurate and up-to-date pricing or licensing terms, visit the developer's page before you download. There you can confirm current availability and any conditions that apply to the add-on, since terms set by the creator may differ from what is listed here.

Can I save different header layouts in Horizontal Tabs?

Horizontal Tabs lets you store presets for different workflows, so you can build header layouts and recall them as your work changes. You can arrange headers like any workspace, build your own, and section tools with labels and separators. Custom headers can also be stacked to fit more tools, and you can rename panels, resize them individually, and reorder tabs in the header. These options give you control over how sidebar panels appear across Blender's headers.

Does Horizontal Tabs work in all Blender editors?

Horizontal Tabs works across all editors in Blender, so the header-based panels are not limited to a single editor type. The developer notes it suits complex workflows and add-on heavy setups. Sidebar panels become horizontal tabs integrated into Blender's headers rather than staying in the sidebar. Documentation and a demo video are available for further reference if you want to learn more about the add-on before using it.

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