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Modifier Tools

by Community·Workflow

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Why we like it

Modifier Tools earns its spot in the Blender Extensions library as a compact carry-over from Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons, now maintained on its own by the Community team.

What is Modifier Tools?

Modifier Tools adds show, hide, and apply operations for selected modifiers to Blender's Properties editor, under the Modifiers section. It groups these actions as a set of modifier specials and requires no special permissions to run.

The add-on shipped with Blender 4.1 as a bundled add-on and is now offered on its own with limited support. It was originally written by Meta Androcto and saidenka, and is maintained by the Community team under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.

At version 0.2.7, Modifier Tools works with Blender 4.3 and newer and carries a small footprint of 2.7 KB. It ranks 23rd on the Blender Extensions platform and has been downloaded more than 218,000 times, with the current release published in May 2024.

Who is Modifier Tools best for?

Modifier Tools is best for blender users who want show, hide, and apply operations for selected modifiers directly in the Properties editor.

How much does Modifier Tools cost?

Modifier Tools is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Show, hide, and apply operations for selected modifiers
  • Located in Blender's Properties editor under the Modifiers section
  • Actions grouped as a set of modifier specials
  • Compatible with Blender 4.3 and newer
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Compact 2.7 KB download
  • Distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later

Tags

#Blender#modifiers#modifier tools#add-on#workflow#properties editor#GPL

Frequently asked questions

Does Modifier Tools work with Blender 4.3?

Modifier Tools is compatible with Blender 4.3 and newer, and it was previously part of the bundled add-ons that shipped with Blender 4.1. It is now offered on its own with limited support. The current release is version 0.2.7, published in May 2024. If you run an older Blender version, check the developer's page for other available versions, since the compatibility listed here targets 4.3 and up.

Where do I find Modifier Tools in Blender?

Modifier Tools lives in Blender's Properties editor, under the Modifiers section. From there it provides show, hide, and apply operations for selected modifiers, grouped as a set of modifier specials. It was originally written by Meta Androcto and saidenka and is now maintained by the Community team. Documentation for the add-on is available through the developer's page if you want more detail on where each option appears.

How do I install Modifier Tools in Blender?

Modifier Tools can be added to Blender by dragging and dropping the extension into the application, or by downloading it and installing from disk. The download is small at 2.7 KB. Once installed, its options appear in the Properties editor under the Modifiers section. It requires no special permissions, so no extra access is needed during setup. The current version, 0.2.7, targets Blender 4.3 and newer.

Is Modifier Tools free and how is it licensed?

Modifier Tools is listed as free here and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. That license covers how the add-on can be used, modified, and shared. For current licensing terms and any distribution details, check the developer's page. The add-on is maintained by the Community team and requires no special permissions to run. Its current release is version 0.2.7, targeting Blender 4.3 and newer.

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