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Origin Setter

by freelancer·Workflow

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Why we like it

Origin Setter earns its place as a focused, lightweight utility that maps a single shortcut, Alt+7, to a common origin-placement task in edit mode.

What is Origin Setter?

Origin Setter is a lightweight Blender addon for moving an object's origin to a specific point on its mesh. Working in edit mode, you select any vertex, edge, or face, then press Alt+7 to relocate the origin to that selection.

The addon covers Blender versions 3.0 through 3.5 and is released under the GPL license. Installation follows the standard route: download the zip file, open Blender's user preferences, go to the Add-ons tab, click Install, select the zip, and enable the checkbox next to its name.

Published around three years ago on Superhive, Origin Setter has recorded 70+ sales and holds a small number of ratings. It stays focused on origin placement, documentation is included, and a demo video is available for reference.

Who is Origin Setter best for?

Origin Setter is best for blender users who need to reposition an object's origin onto a chosen vertex, edge, or face while working in edit mode.

How much does Origin Setter cost?

Origin Setter is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Moves an object's origin to any selected vertex, edge, or face
  • Triggered by the Alt+7 keyboard shortcut
  • Operates in Blender's edit mode on a selected mesh object
  • Installs through Blender's Add-ons preferences from a zip file
  • Compatible with Blender 3.0 through 3.5
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Includes documentation

Tags

#blender#origin#addon#edit-mode#mesh#keyboard-shortcut#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Origin Setter support?

Origin Setter lists compatibility with Blender 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, and 3.5, so it targets those releases in the 3.x series. It is distributed under the GPL license. If you run a newer Blender build, check the developer's page for current compatibility details before installing, since the listed range stops at 3.5. Testing on your exact version is the safest way to confirm the Alt+7 origin operation behaves as expected on your setup.

How do I install Origin Setter in Blender?

Origin Setter installs through Blender's standard add-on process. Download the zip file, then open Blender's user preferences and go to the Add-ons tab. Click Install and select the downloaded zip, then tick the checkbox next to the add-on's name to enable it. Once enabled, the tool is ready to use inside edit mode. Documentation is included with the product if you need to reference the steps again during setup.

How do I move an object's origin with Origin Setter?

Origin Setter works in edit mode. Select your mesh object, switch to edit mode, and select the vertex, edge, or face you want the origin to sit on. Press Alt+7, and the origin moves to that selection. The workflow is built around this single keyboard shortcut for placing the origin on a chosen mesh element. A demo video is available if you want to see the steps laid out.

Is Origin Setter free?

Origin Setter is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for current pricing and license details, check the developer's page directly. The add-on is released under the GPL license, which governs how it can be used and modified. For the most accurate and up-to-date information on availability, refer to the developer's listing before downloading it.

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