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Mark Linked Collections

by GilaDDD·Workflow

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Why we like it

A focused utility that solves a specific Outliner blind spot — knowing which collections are linked before you edit them.

What is Mark Linked Collections?

Mark Linked Collections is an add-on for Blender that highlights linked collections directly in the Outliner. It visually marks collections that are linked from another file or another scene, giving you a clear indication of which ones are shared across your project.

The add-on was built for projects with many scenes where collections such as props and backgrounds are reused by linking them between scenes. Without a visual cue, it is easy to animate or edit objects inside a linked collection and later discover the change has affected other scenes. Marking linked collections in the Outliner keeps that shared data visible at a glance.

Mark Linked Collections is a Dev Fund Contributor product from GilaDDD, released under the GPL license and supporting Blender 3.0 and 2.93. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available. The goal is to keep a workflow organized and protect projects from accidental changes to shared collections.

Who is Mark Linked Collections best for?

Mark Linked Collections is best for blender users working across large projects with many scenes who reuse collections by linking them between files or scenes.

How much does Mark Linked Collections cost?

Mark Linked Collections is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Visually marks linked collections directly in Blender's Outliner
  • Identifies collections linked from another file or another scene
  • Helps avoid accidental edits to shared collections
  • Includes documentation
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Dev Fund Contributor product

Tags

#Blender#Outliner#linked collections#collection management#workflow#linked data#add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Mark Linked Collections support?

Mark Linked Collections lists support for Blender 3.0 and 2.93. If you run one of those versions, the add-on marks linked collections directly in the Outliner. For other or newer Blender releases, check the developer's page to confirm compatibility before installing, since only the versions listed here are stated as supported. The add-on also ships with documentation, which is the best place to confirm setup details for your particular Blender version.

What does Mark Linked Collections show in the Outliner?

Mark Linked Collections visually marks collections that are linked from another file or from another scene, so you can see at a glance which collections are shared. This is useful because editing or animating objects inside a linked collection can affect other scenes. By marking those collections in the Outliner, the add-on helps you recognize shared data and avoid changing it by mistake while working across a multi-scene project.

Is Mark Linked Collections free to use?

Mark Linked Collections is listed as free in this catalog. It is offered by GilaDDD as a Dev Fund Contributor product and released under the GPL license. Licensing terms and any current pricing can change over time, so for the most accurate and up-to-date details it is best to check the developer's page directly. There you can also find the included documentation and a demo video covering the add-on.

Under what license is Mark Linked Collections distributed?

Mark Linked Collections is distributed under the GPL license, the same license family used across Blender add-ons. It is credited to GilaDDD and listed as a Dev Fund Contributor product. The add-on includes documentation, and a demo video is available for reference. For the full text of the license terms and any details about redistribution or modification rights, refer to the developer's page where the add-on is published.

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