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Key Selected Objects

by Blastframe·Workflow

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Why we like it

Key Selected Objects stands out in the superhive library because it moves multi-object keyframing into a right-click interface action, extending across property groups, compatible Materials, pose bones, Custom Properties, and Grease Pencil Layers.

What is Key Selected Objects?

Key Selected Objects is a Blender add-on from Blastframe that adds keyframe insertion and deletion for multiple objects through the user interface. Select the objects you want to animate, right-click the property, and choose 'Keyframe All Selected Objects.' This offers an alternative to relying on keyboard shortcuts and ready-made Keying Sets.

Beyond single properties, the add-on can keyframe all multi-dimensional properties in a group, such as Location, Rotation, and Scale, and it can delete keyframes as well. It also works with Materials that have matching Surface Shaders, including Materials using the Principled BSDF.

Version 1.2 adds the ability to include multiple pose bones or objects in your Keying Sets, along with support for Custom Properties and Grease Pencil Layers. The add-on is documented, licensed under GPL, and lists compatibility with Blender 2.8 through 5.1. It is also included in the Ultimate Animators Bundle.

Who is Key Selected Objects best for?

Key Selected Objects is best for blender animators working with multiple objects who want to insert and delete keyframes through the interface rather than keyboard shortcuts and Keying Sets.

How much does Key Selected Objects cost?

Key Selected Objects is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Insert and delete keyframes for all selected objects through the user interface
  • Right-click a property and choose 'Keyframe All Selected Objects'
  • Keyframe all multi-dimensional properties in a group, such as Location, Rotation, and Scale
  • Works with Materials that have matching Surface Shaders, including the Principled BSDF
  • Add multiple pose bones or objects to your Keying Sets
  • Supports Custom Properties and Grease Pencil Layers
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#keyframes#animation#keying sets#grease pencil#materials#add-on

Frequently asked questions

Does Key Selected Objects work with Blender 5.1?

Key Selected Objects lists compatibility with Blender versions 2.8 through 5.1, so it covers a wide range of releases including 5.1. It is an add-on and is noted as Blender Extension compatible. Because that range spans many versions, checking behaviour in your exact Blender build is worthwhile, and the developer's page provides documentation and the latest details on supported versions.

Can Key Selected Objects keyframe material properties?

Key Selected Objects works with Materials that have matching Surface Shaders, including Materials that use the Principled BSDF. That means you can keyframe matching material properties across your selected objects using the same right-click workflow the add-on applies to other properties. Alongside materials, it can also keyframe multi-dimensional property groups such as Location, Rotation, and Scale, and it can delete keyframes as well. For full setup details, the developer's page includes documentation.

What did version 1.2 of Key Selected Objects add?

Key Selected Objects version 1.2 adds the ability to include multiple pose bones or objects in your Keying Sets. It also introduces support for Custom Properties and Grease Pencil Layers, extending the range of what you can keyframe with the add-on. These additions sit alongside the core workflow of inserting and deleting keyframes for all selected objects through the user interface. The add-on is also included in the Ultimate Animators Bundle.

How do I keyframe multiple objects with Key Selected Objects?

Key Selected Objects uses a right-click workflow: select the objects you want to animate, right-click the property, and choose 'Keyframe All Selected Objects.' This inserts keyframes for every selected object through the user interface, and you can delete keyframes the same way. It also handles multi-dimensional property groups like Location, Rotation, and Scale in one step, giving an alternative to relying on keyboard shortcuts and ready-made Keying Sets.

Is Key Selected Objects free, and what license does it use?

Key Selected Objects is listed as free here in the catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. It is also included in the Ultimate Animators Bundle. Licensing and bundle terms can change over time, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current pricing, license details, and what is included. That page also hosts the documentation for setting up and using the add-on.

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