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Kronos

by CG LIFE·Workflow

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Why we like it

Kronos stands out in the Superhive library for gathering many small workflow utilities into a single Blender add-on, from HDRI setup to hidden-object alerts.

What is Kronos?

Kronos bundles a collection of utilities for Blender aimed at reducing repetitive steps in daily work. It covers a wide spread of tasks, from backing up objects outside the blend file with Vault, to inserting up to 15 nodes in the shader editor instantly, to adding an adjustable floor beneath a selected object regardless of position.

Other tools handle HDRI setup in one click with adjustable rotation, brightness and hue/saturation plus folder swapping, snapping one object's face to another with KISS, setting an object's origin to selected geometry in edit mode, and pulling up image results from a Google or Artstation search. Kronos also alerts you to hidden objects that would still appear in a render, letting you click to select them.

The add-on includes further utilities such as Delete Keep Transform, Find Hidden, Drop in Light, Add Reflector, Toggle Bloom, Batch Rename, Sort Cams/Lights, Render Separate, Render No GUI, Reverse Solidify and more, all documented on the developer's page. It was developed after six years of Blender use and comes with free updates.

Who is Kronos best for?

Kronos is best for blender artists looking to cut repetitive steps out of their daily workflow.

How much does Kronos cost?

Kronos is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Vault backs up objects outside the blend file to reduce clutter and scene lag
  • Instant Nodes adds up to 15 nodes in the shader editor, and Instant Floor adds an adjustable floor beneath the selected object regardless of position
  • One-click HDRI setup with adjustable rotation, brightness and hue/saturation, plus swapping through HDRIs from a chosen folder
  • KISS snaps the face of one object to the face of another, and Origin to Selected sets an object's origin to chosen geometry in edit mode
  • Catch Sly Objs alerts you to hidden objects that would appear in a render and lets you click to select them
  • Image Search returns a window of results from a Google or Artstation search
  • Additional utilities including Batch Rename, Sort Cams/Lights, Render Separate, Render No GUI, Reverse Solidify and more

Tags

#Blender#workflow#efficiency#time-saving#HDRI#shader nodes#CG LIFE

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Kronos support?

Kronos supports Blender 3.6 and 4.0 and later. It runs on Windows and Mac, but Linux is not supported yet. If you are on one of these platforms with a compatible Blender version, the add-on's full range of tools should be available to you. For details on individual tools and any version-specific notes, check the documentation linked on the developer's page before installing.

Does Kronos work on Linux?

Kronos does not support Linux at this time. It is built for Windows and Mac only, so Linux users cannot currently run the add-on. The developer notes that Linux support is not available yet, which leaves open the possibility of future changes. If you work on Linux, check the developer's page for any updates on platform support before installing, since compatibility is a moving target.

Is Kronos free, and does it come with updates?

Kronos is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. The developer describes it as offering free updates over time. For the most current licensing and any pricing details, check the developer's page directly, since terms can change. You can also reach support through the contact details provided by CG LIFE on their official channels if you have questions about the add-on.

Is there a demo video for Kronos?

Kronos has a demo video available, which you can find linked alongside the product. The developer also maintains documentation covering the full set of tools, plus Youtube and Instagram channels. Between the video, the docs and the developer's social channels, you can get a fuller picture of what the add-on includes before deciding. Support is offered through the contact addresses listed by CG LIFE.

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