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Stands out in the blender_extensions library for covering both object-level and edit-mode lattice creation from a single right-click menu, with object-to-lattice parenting handled automatically.
Lattice Helper adds a matching lattice to your selection through Blender's right-click menu. In object mode you can create a lattice for a single object, treat several objects as a whole, or add a separate lattice to each selected mesh object. In edit mode you can select vertices and wrap the whole selection in one lattice, even when they come from different objects, or split lattices by loose parts.
Beyond adding lattices, the add-on removes them or applies the lattice modifier to the selected objects, all from the context menu. Parenting between object and lattice is enabled by default: with a single object, the object acts as parent; with multiple objects, the lattice becomes the parent. The developer notes it pairs with their Simple deform helper add-on.
Version 1.2.5 optimizes code, renames the function to Add lattice, and removes the 3D View tag. It requires no special permissions and is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.
Lattice Helper is best for blender users who want to add, remove, or apply lattice deformation to objects or mesh selections directly from the context menu.
Lattice Helper is completely free to download and use.
Lattice Helper is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, according to the developer's listing. If you're on that version or a later release, you can add the extension and use it from the 3D View context menu. The add-on requires no special permissions, so there are no extra dependencies to set up beyond installing it in Blender. For versions older than 4.2 LTS, check the developer's page and version history to see whether an earlier build covers your setup.
Lattice Helper works from Blender's right-click context menu in the 3D View. In object mode you select one or more objects and choose the add-lattice option to create a matching lattice; you can treat multiple objects as a whole or give each its own lattice. In edit mode you select vertices and wrap the whole selection in a single lattice, even across different objects, or split lattices by loose parts. The same menu also lets you remove a lattice or apply the lattice modifier.
Lattice Helper version 1.2.5 optimizes the code, renames the function to Add lattice, and removes the 3D View tag. It's the latest release listed by the developer and targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. The add-on is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and the source, releases, and version history are published on the developer's GitHub page if you want to track changes across builds.
Lattice Helper is listed as free here. It's distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license, and the source code is available on the developer's GitHub page. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to the GPL, check the developer's page directly. Installation is done by dragging the extension into Blender or installing it from disk.
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