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Origin Box

by 3DPRS·Workflow

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Why we like it

Origin Box earns its place in the superhive library for consolidating Blender's origin operations into a single sidebar panel with real-time slider control and a Ctrl+O popup menu.

What is Origin Box?

Origin Box is a Blender add-on from 3DPRS that adds a custom panel to the 3D Viewport Sidebar for working with object origins. It lets you adjust origins in real time using sliders for the X, Y, and Z axes, and a quick popup menu opens the origin tools with Ctrl+O.

The add-on covers common origin operations directly: apply origin changes with one click, center an object's origin, and drop objects to the floor to place them on the ground. It works in both world and local modes, so you can operate using global or local transforms, and multi-object support lets you edit origins and drop several objects at once.

Shortcuts are configurable in the add-on preferences, so you can set your own hotkeys. Origin Box is listed as a Blender Extension and is compatible with Blender 4.0 through 5.1, released under the GPL license. A demo video is available.

Who is Origin Box best for?

Origin Box is best for blender users who frequently reposition object origins and want slider control, quick shortcuts, and multi-object editing from the Viewport Sidebar.

How much does Origin Box cost?

Origin Box is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Quick popup menu that opens all origin tools instantly with Ctrl+O
  • Origin sliders for adjusting origins on the X, Y, and Z axes in real time
  • Apply origin, center origin, and drop to floor operations
  • World and local modes for working with global or local transforms
  • Multi-object support for editing origins and dropping several objects at once
  • Custom shortcuts set through the add-on preferences

Tags

#Blender#origin#pivot#add-on#transform#drop to floor#3DPRS

Frequently asked questions

Does Origin Box work with Blender 5.1?

Origin Box lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0 through 5.1, so it covers a broad range of releases including 5.1. It is categorized as a Blender Extension with an add-on extension type and is released under the GPL license. Once enabled, it adds its custom panel to the 3D Viewport Sidebar, where the origin sliders and tools live. If your Blender version falls within the 4.0 to 5.1 range, Origin Box should be available to install and use.

Can Origin Box adjust origins on several objects at once?

Origin Box includes multi-object support, which means you can edit origins and drop multiple objects at the same time rather than one at a time. Alongside that, it offers the core origin operations: applying origin changes with a single click, centering an object's origin, and dropping objects to the floor to sit on the ground. It also works in both world and local modes, so you can carry out these actions using global or local transforms across your selection.

How do I open Origin Box's tools quickly?

Origin Box provides a quick popup menu that opens all of its origin tools instantly with the Ctrl+O shortcut, so you can reach them without leaving your current view. If you prefer different keys, custom shortcuts are supported and can be set in the add-on preferences. The full set of controls, including the X, Y, and Z origin sliders, also lives in a custom panel that Origin Box adds to the 3D Viewport Sidebar.

Is Origin Box free to download?

Origin Box is listed as free here in the catalog, though licensing and availability can change over time. For the current terms, and to confirm what's included, it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is released under the GPL license and is recognized as a Blender Extension, so you can review those details before installing. Anything shown elsewhere may differ from what the developer currently offers, so treat the developer's page as the source of truth.

What license is Origin Box released under?

Origin Box is released under the GPL license, and it's classified as a Blender Extension with an add-on extension type. That covers how the add-on is distributed and licensed for use inside Blender. It supports Blender versions 4.0 through 5.1, and once installed it adds a custom panel to the 3D Viewport Sidebar for origin work. For anything beyond these details, the developer's page is the place to confirm current licensing and compatibility information.

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