by Linkage·Workflow
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Linkage Marking Menu earns its place in the Blender extensions library for putting customizable, viewport-level quick-access menus across Object and Edit modes.
Linkage Marking Menu is a Blender add-on that places quick-access menus in the viewport, letting you activate tools directly instead of navigating through Blender's standard menus. The menus are fully customizable, so you can populate them with your favorite tools or your own custom operators.
The add-on ships with three separate menus: Object Mode 1, Object Mode 2, and Edit Mode. Each has its own hotkey — Shift + Ctrl + Left mouse button for Object Mode 1 and Edit Mode, and Shift + Ctrl + Right mouse button for Object Mode 2. You configure the menus in the add-on's preferences: open the items drop-down, then pick a preset tool or choose Custom Operator and search for the tool you want in the search bar.
Linkage Marking Menu is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and it requires no special permissions. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and it's listed here as free.
Linkage Marking Menu is best for 3D artists and designers who want to activate frequently used tools directly in the viewport without navigating through menus.
Linkage Marking Menu is completely free to download and use.
Linkage Marking Menu is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on the 4.2 LTS release and later versions. The version listed here is 1.0.5, and it requires no special permissions to run. Because compatibility can shift as Blender updates, it's worth checking the developer's page and the official repository for the most current supported versions before installing on a newer build.
Linkage Marking Menu installs through Blender's add-on preferences. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, then choose Install from Disk from the drop-down menu. Navigate to the add-on's zip folder on your computer, select it, and press Install from Disk. Once installed, activate or deactivate it by clicking the checkmark next to the add-on's name. You can also drag and drop the file into Blender to install it.
Linkage Marking Menu uses three hotkeys, one for each of its menus. Object Mode 1 opens with Shift + Ctrl + Left mouse button, Object Mode 2 opens with Shift + Ctrl + Right mouse button, and the Edit Mode menu opens with Shift + Ctrl + Left mouse button. These shortcuts activate the menus directly in the viewport, so you can reach your chosen tools without navigating through Blender's standard menus.
Linkage Marking Menu is customized from the add-on's preferences. Open the items drop-down menu and choose from the preset tools, or select Custom Operator. After selecting Custom Operator, you can search for the tool you want in the search bar. There are three menus to set up — Object Mode 1, Object Mode 2, and Edit Mode — so you can tailor each one with your favorite tools or your own custom operators.
Linkage Marking Menu is listed here as free, and it's distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. It requires no special permissions to use. The version listed here is 1.0.5, and it works with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. For the most current licensing details and any terms tied to a specific release, check the developer's page and the official repository.
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