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Multirow

by flakmoppen·Workflow

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Why we like it

Multirow earns its place in the blender_extensions library for a focused job: getting multiple rows of text into a TextStrip. Version 1.0.1 streamlined the script and tightened how it tracks text data, and its single review rates it five stars.

What is Multirow?

Multirow is a Blender add-on from flakmoppen that makes it easier to put multiple rows of text into a TextStrip. It handles text strips with line breaks, and works across the Sequencer, Text Editor and Blender's user interface.

Version 1.0.1 introduced an addon preferences class, moving variables such as the default text name and custom properties into it. It added a text data ID to more accurately track text data, and uses that ID to clean up or reuse old text data when needed. A prompt now appears before creating new text data if the last text strip edit was terminated wrongfully. The script was streamlined, resulting in some changes and efficiency gains.

The add-on is compatible with Blender 4.4.3 and newer, requires no special permissions, and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. It's a small download, around 4.3 KB, and is listed here as free.

Who is Multirow best for?

Multirow is best for blender users who need multiple rows of text within a TextStrip in the Sequencer.

How much does Multirow cost?

Multirow is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Adds multiple rows of text to a TextStrip using line breaks
  • Works in Blender's Sequencer, Text Editor and user interface
  • Addon preferences class holding the default text name and custom properties
  • Text data ID that tracks text data to clean up or reuse it when needed
  • Prompt before creating new text data if the last text strip edit was terminated wrongfully
  • Requires no special permissions and released under GNU GPL v3.0 or later

Tags

#Blender#Sequencer#text strips#Text Editor#add-on#multi-line text#video editing

Frequently asked questions

Does Multirow work with Blender 4.4.3?

Multirow lists compatibility with Blender 4.4.3 and newer, so 4.4.3 is the minimum supported release and later versions are covered as well. The add-on operates within the Sequencer, Text Editor and Blender's user interface. If you run a build older than 4.4.3, you would need to update Blender before installing. For the current compatibility range and any changes introduced in later releases, check the developer's page on Blender Extensions, where the version history is kept up to date.

Does Multirow require any special permissions?

Multirow requires no special permissions to run inside Blender, according to its listing. That means it doesn't request access beyond what the add-on needs to work with text strips in the Sequencer and Text Editor. The download comes as a small archive, around 4.3 KB in size. If you want to review exactly what the add-on does, it's released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, so the source is open for inspection on the developer's page.

What license is Multirow released under?

Multirow is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license that lets you use, study, modify and redistribute the add-on under the same terms. Because the source is available, you can inspect how it handles text strips and text data if you wish. The add-on is also listed here as free. For the definitive licensing terms and any updates, refer to the developer's page on Blender Extensions.

How do I install Multirow in Blender?

Multirow can be added by dragging and dropping the add-on directly into Blender, or by downloading the archive and using Install from Disk in Blender's extension preferences. The package is small, around 4.3 KB. Once installed, it becomes available for working with multiple rows of text in a TextStrip across the Sequencer and Text Editor. For step-by-step guidance on installing from disk, the developer's page links to Blender's official extensions documentation.

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Also in Workflow for Blender.

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