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Qol Tools: Ground Objects

by QOL Tools·Workflow

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Why we like it

A focused quality-of-life add-on rather than a broad toolset, Ground Objects earns its place for turning a fiddly manual task — relocating pivots, snapping, finding the absolute base — into a single menu command. It supports Blender 3.0 through 4.2 and is licensed under GPL.

What is Qol Tools: Ground Objects?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects is a Blender add-on that drops selected objects onto the ground in a single click. It belongs to the QOL — Quality of Life — line of Blender tools and is available in Blender 4.2 Extension format.

To use it, select all the objects you want to place, then choose Objects menu > QOL-Objects to ground. A tweak menu lets you change any of the aspects to your requirements. Objects can be arranged in place or at world zero, sitting or swimming, as a group or individually, and with pivot placement or with pivots left as they were.

The add-on is licensed under GPL and runs on Blender versions from 3.0 through 4.2. A video demo is available, and it is also offered as part of the QOL Tools: Full Collection package. Documentation is included.

Who is Qol Tools: Ground Objects best for?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects is best for blender users who want a quick, one-click way to place selected objects on the ground.

How much does Qol Tools: Ground Objects cost?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click placement of selected objects on the ground, run from the Objects menu (Objects menu > QOL-Objects to ground)
  • Tweak menu to change any of the aspects to your requirements
  • Grounds objects in place or at world zero
  • Sitting or swimming placement
  • Works on a group of objects or on objects individually
  • Pivot placement, or pivots left as they were
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#object placement#ground objects#QOL Tools#workflow#extension#pivot placement

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Qol Tools: Ground Objects support?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects lists compatibility with Blender 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, and 3.0, so it covers a wide span of recent releases. It is also available in Blender 4.2 Extension format and is marked as Blender Extension compatible. For the current version and any changes to supported releases, check the developer's page before installing, since support can shift with newer Blender builds.

How do I ground objects with Qol Tools: Ground Objects?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects is used from the Objects menu in Blender. First select all the objects you want to place, then choose Objects menu > QOL-Objects to ground and the objects are placed. A tweak menu is available so you can change any of the aspects to your requirements, such as grounding in place or at world zero, sitting or swimming, and treating objects as a group or individually. A video demo is also available for a walkthrough.

Is Qol Tools: Ground Objects a Blender extension?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects is available as a Blender 4.2 Extension format add-on and is marked as Blender Extension compatible. Its extension type is Add-on. Alongside the extension format, it also supports older Blender releases going back to 3.0, so users on earlier versions are covered as well. Documentation is included with the add-on, and for the exact installation steps on your Blender version you can refer to the developer's page.

Is Qol Tools: Ground Objects free to download?

Qol Tools: Ground Objects is listed as free here in the catalog, so there is no charge to add it from this page. It is licensed under GPL, and it is also offered as part of the QOL Tools: Full Collection package for users who want the wider set of QOL tools. Because licensing and availability can change, check the developer's page for the current license and any pricing details before downloading.

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