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Precision Drawing Tools (PDT)

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Why we like it

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) earns its place for a specific lineage: it was part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and now continues as a community-maintained extension, offered as-is under the GPL with a compact 48.3 KB footprint.

What is Precision Drawing Tools (PDT)?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) is a community-maintained Blender add-on built for accurate modelling. It lives in the View3D panel under UI → PDT, and was originally authored by Alan Odom (Clockmender) and Rune Morling (ermo).

The add-on was part of Blender's 4.1 bundled add-ons and is now offered as-is with limited support. It runs on Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, requires no special permissions, and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later.

Version 1.5.3 was published on May 14th, 2024, and this release ships with no changelog. The add-on carries a compact 48.3 KB footprint and has accumulated more than 42,000 downloads on blender_extensions, where it holds a single five-star review. Full documentation is linked from the developer's page for those getting started.

Who is Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) best for?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) is best for blender users focused on accurate modelling who want the precision toolset that shipped with Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons.

How much does Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) cost?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Precision drawing tools for accurate modelling
  • Accessible from the View3D → UI → PDT panel
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Compact 48.3 KB download that requires no special permissions
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
  • Formerly part of Blender's 4.1 bundled add-ons, now offered as-is with limited support

Tags

#precision modelling#Blender add-on#accurate modelling#GPL#community add-on#View3D#3D modelling tools

Frequently asked questions

Does Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) work with Blender 4.2?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on current LTS releases and later builds. Version 1.5.3, published on May 14th, 2024, is the release documented here. The add-on was originally part of Blender's 4.1 bundled add-ons and is now offered as-is with limited support, so behaviour on future Blender versions isn't guaranteed. For the latest compatibility notes, check the developer's page linked from its listing.

Where do I find Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) in Blender?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) lives in the View3D interface. Once enabled, you'll find it in the 3D viewport's UI region under the PDT panel (View3D → UI → PDT). The add-on is a compact 48.3 KB download and requires no special permissions to run. It's distributed as a standard Blender extension, so you can add it by dragging the downloaded file into Blender or installing it from disk through the Extensions preferences.

Is Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) free to use?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. That license covers use, modification, and redistribution under its terms. The add-on also requires no special permissions when installed. For current licensing details and any terms tied to newer releases, check the developer's page linked from the listing.

Is Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) still actively supported?

Precision Drawing Tools (PDT) was part of Blender's 4.1 bundled add-ons and is now offered as-is with limited support. The current release, version 1.5.3, was published on May 14th, 2024, and ships with no changelog. It was originally authored by Alan Odom (Clockmender) and Rune Morling (ermo). If you run into issues or need documentation, the developer's page linked from the listing is the place to look.

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