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Live Path Onion Skinning

by DrawnkPanda·Workflow

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Why we like it

The developer notes planned updates including an object selection box and a Graph Editor transform replacement for live viewport editing, so the feature set may expand over time.

What is Live Path Onion Skinning?

Live Path Onion Skinning is an addon for Blender that lets you directly manipulate the motion paths of objects, armatures and bones, with live updates to onion skins on multiple objects at once. It is built on an entirely custom motion pathing system created from the ground up to improve performance.

The addon lets you select, add and remove paths in groups or individually as needed. It works across objects, armatures and bones, giving animators onion skin feedback tied directly to path edits. It supports both the Cycles and Eevee render engines and covers Blender versions 3.5 through 4.4.

The developer lists planned future updates, including an object selection box, a full replacement for the Graph Editor's transforms for live viewport editing, and further performance improvements and options. Documentation is available, along with a demo video. Live Path Onion Skinning is distributed under the GPL license.

Who is Live Path Onion Skinning best for?

Live Path Onion Skinning is best for blender animators working with onion skinning and motion path editing across objects, armatures and bones.

How much does Live Path Onion Skinning cost?

Live Path Onion Skinning is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Direct manipulation of motion paths for objects, armatures and bones
  • Live onion skin updates across multiple objects
  • Select, add and remove paths in groups or individually
  • Custom motion pathing system built from the ground up for performance
  • Supports Cycles and Eevee render engines
  • Documentation included

Tags

#onion skinning#motion path#animation#blender#armature#onion skin#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Live Path Onion Skinning support?

Live Path Onion Skinning covers Blender versions 3.5 through 4.4. The developer describes it as an addon for Blender 4.4 and newer, so the most recent releases are within its stated range. Before installing, check that your Blender version falls inside this range, and refer to the developer's page for the latest compatibility details, since planned updates may extend or change support in future versions of the addon.

Does Live Path Onion Skinning work with Cycles and Eevee?

Live Path Onion Skinning lists Cycles and Eevee as its supported render engines, so it fits into projects using either of Blender's main renderers. The addon focuses on motion path manipulation and live onion skin updates rather than rendering itself, but its compatibility with both engines means it can sit within your existing setup. Consult the developer's documentation for any engine-specific notes and to confirm behaviour with your particular scene configuration.

Is Live Path Onion Skinning free?

Live Path Onion Skinning is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GPL license, which governs how the addon may be used and shared. Licensing and availability can change, so check the developer's page for the current terms before downloading. The addon also ships with documentation, and a demo video is available to help you understand how it works before adding it to your Blender setup.

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