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Outliner Bookmarks

by not_that_NDA·Workflow

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Why we like it

Outliner Bookmarks earns its place in the superhive library for turning collection visibility states into named, icon-tagged bookmarks you can isolate and reach from several points across Blender.

What is Outliner Bookmarks?

Outliner Bookmarks is a Blender add-on that turns collection visibility states in the outliner into single-click bookmarks. You can bookmark any visibility state of any collection, then isolate a bookmark with one click to disable the surrounding clutter and focus on what matters. Bookmarks can be edited or moved: CTRL SHIFT clicking one lets you change its name, its icon, set it to icon only, or reposition it with WASD or the arrow keys.

Bookmarks can be grouped, and each group takes its own style and icons. A Collector view gives an overview of the outliner's collections from anywhere within Blender, so you can change what is active or not without leaving your current context. The add-on can be opened from three places: the Side Panel under the "View" category, the top right corner of the outliner, and a pop-up panel bound to CTRL+SHIFT+D by default.

For tagging, it draws on Blender's built-in icons plus over 1400 custom icons, and you can add your own 64x64 png files by dropping them into the add-on's icons folder. Icons swap with a single click in Config Mode. Outliner Bookmarks is part of the AniMate Forge bundle.

Who is Outliner Bookmarks best for?

Outliner Bookmarks is best for blender users managing scenes with many collections who want single-click control over outliner visibility states.

How much does Outliner Bookmarks cost?

Outliner Bookmarks is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Bookmark any visibility state of any collection in the outliner with a single click
  • Isolate a bookmark with one click to disable the surrounding clutter
  • Edit or move bookmarks via CTRL SHIFT click: change name, icon, icon only, or reposition with WASD and arrow keys
  • Create groups and customize their style and icons
  • Collector view for an overview of the outliner's collections from anywhere in Blender
  • Three access points: the Side Panel (View category, reconfigurable), the outliner's top right corner, and a pop-up panel on CTRL+SHIFT+D by default
  • Built-in Blender icons plus over 1400 custom icons, with support for your own 64x64 png files and single-click swaps in Config Mode

Tags

#outliner#bookmarks#collections#scene management#organization#visibility#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Outliner Bookmarks work with Blender 4.0?

Outliner Bookmarks lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0 through 5.0, so a 4.0 install falls inside its supported range. It ships as an add-on and is Blender Extension compatible, and its developer is a Blender Development Fund contributor. Because the tool works within the outliner and collection system, keeping Blender within the stated 4.0 to 5.0 range is the safest way to match what the developer supports. For anything outside that range, check the developer's page for the latest details.

Where does Outliner Bookmarks appear in Blender's interface?

Outliner Bookmarks can be reached from three places inside Blender. It appears in the Side Panel under the "View" category, which can be reassigned to another category from the preferences. It also sits in the top right corner of the outliner. A pop-up panel is available as well, bound to CTRL+SHIFT+D by default and configurable to any hotkey you prefer. These three entry points let you open the bookmark controls from wherever you happen to be working in the interface.

Can I use custom icons with Outliner Bookmarks?

Outliner Bookmarks supports any of Blender's built-in icons along with over 1400 custom icons for tagging your bookmarks. You can also add your own by drag and dropping png files at 64x64 directly into the add-on's icons folder. Icons are changed with a single click in Config Mode from the same UI, and CTRL SHIFT clicking a bookmark lets you rename it, swap its icon, or set it to icon only. Groups can be created with their own customizable style and icons too.

Is Outliner Bookmarks free, and what license does it use?

Outliner Bookmarks is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. It is also included in the AniMate Forge add-on bundle. Licensing and distribution terms can change over time, so for current details it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is Blender Extension compatible and made by a Blender Development Fund contributor, both worth noting if licensing and distribution matter for your setup.

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