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Pose Folder

by Bookyakuno·Workflow

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Why we like it

Pose Folder stands out in the Superhive library for managing poses through a compact, folder-based UI instead of thumbnail displays, with mouse-driven mix control and support for poses stored in external blend files.

What is Pose Folder?

Pose Folder is a Blender add-on for managing pose data in hierarchical folders and lists. Rather than the thumbnail-based display used by asset libraries, it presents poses through a compact UI. Poses are loaded by mixing pose data onto the currently selected bones, and the mix amount is adjusted by moving the mouse. A flip option mixes poses flipped on the X axis.

You can create a new pose by saving the current pose of the selected bones as separate action data, or overwrite an active pose item with the pose of the currently selected bones. Deleting multiple selected poses is supported. The Pose List displays poses and actions in the current blend file, and poses not created with the add-on can be marked as assets to appear in the list.

Pose Folder also works with poses managed in the asset library and can handle action data beyond poses. A simple file browser lists external blend files in a specified folder; clicking a file name lists the actions inside it, letting you instantly mix poses or partially import them. Folder hierarchies created by add-ons are supported. It lists compatibility with Blender 3.6 through 5.0 under the GPL license.

Who is Pose Folder best for?

Pose Folder is best for blender artists organizing pose libraries in folders and lists, and mixing pose data onto selected bones without relying on thumbnail-based asset browsers.

How much does Pose Folder cost?

Pose Folder is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Manage pose data in hierarchical folders and lists through a compact UI
  • Create a new pose by saving the selected bones as separate action data, or overwrite an active pose item
  • Mix pose data onto selected bones, with the mix amount adjusted by moving the mouse
  • Flip option to mix poses flipped on the X axis
  • Simple file browser that lists external blend files in a specified folder, letting you instantly mix poses or partially import them
  • Support for poses managed in the asset library, including marking existing poses as assets
  • Management of action data other than poses, plus deletion of multiple selected poses at once

Tags

#pose management#pose mixing#animation#rigging#asset library#blender#actions

Frequently asked questions

Does Pose Folder work with Blender 4.2?

Pose Folder lists Blender 3.6 through 5.0 as supported versions, so it covers Blender 4.2 along with earlier 3.6 releases and later 5.0 builds. It is distributed under the GPL license. If you are running a version outside that range or want to confirm behaviour on a specific build, check the developer's page for current details. The add-on manages pose data in hierarchical folders and lists within Blender and can also list poses stored in external blend files.

Does Pose Folder support poses from the Blender asset library?

Pose Folder supports poses managed in the asset library, and poses that were not created with the add-on can be marked as assets and shown in its list. It also manages action data beyond poses. The Pose List displays poses and actions in the current blend file, while a simple file browser lists external blend files in a specified folder, and clicking a file name lists the actions inside it. Folder hierarchies created by add-ons are also supported in the display.

How does Pose Folder mix poses onto bones?

Pose Folder mixes pose data onto the currently selected bones, and you adjust the mix amount by moving the mouse. A flip option mixes poses flipped on the X axis. You can create a new pose by saving the current pose of the selected bones as separate action data, or overwrite an active pose item with the pose of the currently selected bones. It can also list the internals of external blend files to instantly mix poses or partially import them.

Is Pose Folder free to use?

Pose Folder is listed as free here, and it is distributed under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any purchase details, check the developer's page. Within Blender, the add-on manages pose data in hierarchical folders and lists, mixes poses onto selected bones, and works with poses stored in the asset library or in external blend files. It also handles action data beyond poses and lets you delete multiple selected poses at once.

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