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Stands out in the superhive library for pairing distance-based deformation with sculpt-style effects and non-destructive controls in a single add-on.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer is a Blender add-on for distance-based deformation, letting you use any mesh or curve as a live deformer for precise mesh shaping and organic modeling. Selections update in real time, with customizable falloff types and editable influence distances that control how far the deformer reaches.
Beyond core deformation, the add-on generates vertex groups, supports weight painting, and offers a visual weight display. Sculpt-style effects let you Pinch, Relax, Push, Inflate, and apply procedural Noise to affected vertices, while Laplacian and Taubin smoothing refine the result. Live rebinding, curve-based deformers, strength controls, and a non-destructive workflow round out the toolset.
It is distributed as a Blender extension with compatibility across Blender versions 3.6 through 5.2 and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer is best for precise mesh shaping and organic modeling in Blender.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer is completely free to download and use.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.6 through 5.2, so it covers a wide span of releases including 5.2. It is marked Blender Extension Compatible and is distributed as a Blender add-on. If you're running any version within that 3.6 to 5.2 range, it falls inside the supported window. For the most current compatibility details and any newer builds, check the developer's page before installing so you're working from the latest information.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so for the current terms it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on is released under the GPL license. If you plan to redistribute or modify it, the GPL terms will apply, so reviewing the license alongside the developer's listing is worthwhile before you rely on it in a project.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer includes customizable falloff types along with editable influence distances, so you can adjust how the soft selection tapers and how far the deformer's effect extends. For refining results, it provides Laplacian and Taubin smoothing. Strength controls let you dial the intensity of the deformation, and the workflow stays non-destructive throughout. Together these give you control over both the reach of the selection and the character of the surface after the deformation is applied.
Pro Soft Selection Deformer ships with sculpt-style effects that apply to affected vertices: Pinch, Relax, Push, Inflate, and procedural Noise. These sit alongside its core distance-based deformation, weight painting, vertex group generation, and visual weight display. Live rebinding and curve-based deformers are also part of the set, and any mesh or curve can act as a live deformer with real-time updates. The combination supports precise mesh shaping and organic modeling within Blender.
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