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Modifier Auto Target

by GilaDDD·Workflow

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Why we like it

Modifier Auto Target earns its place in the Superhive library by handling one narrow but repetitive task: assigning modifier targets straight from your selection order.

What is Modifier Auto Target?

Modifier Auto Target is a Blender add-on from GilaDDD that speeds up adding modifiers which need a target object. Rather than adding a modifier and then manually assigning its target, the add-on reads your selection and sets the target for you, cutting out that repetitive manual step.

The process runs on selection order. You select the target object first, then Shift + Select the object you want the modifier applied to, and choose the modifier from the list. The add-on assigns the target automatically. You can also bind your own shortcut and run the tool directly from the 3D viewport.

The add-on is listed for Blender versions spanning 2.8 through 3.4 and is released under the GPL license. It was published over three years ago, so for versions beyond that range it's worth checking the developer's page. A demo video is available.

Who is Modifier Auto Target best for?

Modifier Auto Target is best for blender users who frequently add modifiers that require a target object and want to skip assigning that target by hand.

How much does Modifier Auto Target cost?

Modifier Auto Target is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adds a modifier and automatically sets its target object for you
  • Selection-order workflow: pick the target object first, then Shift + Select the object to modify
  • Modifier chosen from a list, with the target assigned automatically
  • Assignable custom shortcut for triggering the tool from the 3D viewport
  • Documentation included
  • Listed for Blender versions from 2.8 through 3.4
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#Blender#modifiers#add-on#workflow#automation#target assignment#GilaDDD

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Modifier Auto Target support?

Modifier Auto Target is listed for a wide range of Blender releases, covering versions 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4. That spans much of the 2.8 and 3.x series, so it fits both older projects and more recent installations within that range. It was published over three years ago, so if you run a Blender version newer than 3.4, check the developer's page to confirm current compatibility before relying on it.

How does Modifier Auto Target assign the modifier target?

Modifier Auto Target follows a selection-order workflow. First you select the target object, then Shift + Select the object you want the modifier applied to, and finally choose the modifier from the list. The add-on then sets the target for you automatically, so you skip the repetitive manual step of assigning the target object by hand. The order matters: the target comes first and the object receiving the modifier is selected last, which is how the add-on knows which object should point at which.

Can I run Modifier Auto Target with a keyboard shortcut?

Modifier Auto Target can be triggered with a shortcut you assign yourself, and you can use it directly from the 3D viewport. Adding a favorite shortcut lets you run the tool without stepping through menus each time, which fits the add-on's aim of cutting down repetitive setup. The workflow itself stays the same whether you launch it by shortcut or otherwise: select the target, Shift + Select the object to modify, then pick the modifier and let the add-on assign the target for you.

Is Modifier Auto Target free, and what license does it use?

Modifier Auto Target is listed as free here and is released under the GPL license. Because licensing and pricing can change over time, check the developer's page for the current terms before you download. The GPL is the standard open license used across Blender add-ons, so it aligns with how most Blender extensions are distributed. For any questions about usage rights or redistribution, the developer's page is the best place to confirm the latest details straight from GilaDDD.

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