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Quick Calcs

by Hamen·Workflow

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Why we like it

Quick Calcs earns a spot in the Superhive library by collecting four small workflow calculators into a single Blender add-on, with the developer planning more over time.

What is Quick Calcs?

Quick Calcs brings a set of four calculators into Blender, each aimed at a common workflow task. The Frames to Time calculator converts a given number of frames to a timestamp and back the other way. The Render Time Calculator determines the total render time of an animation, and the Aspect Ratio Calculator works out an aspect ratio based on a resolution. Rounding out the set is a simple, regular calculator that runs inside Blender.

The add-on is developed by Hamen and includes documentation. At present there are four calculators, with plans to develop more, and purchasers can contact the developer to suggest a helpful calculator they would like added.

Quick Calcs is licensed under GPL and supports Blender versions 2.9 through 3.2. It appears in the Superhive library, where it holds popularity rank 3111. A demo video exists, though the developer notes it is outdated and points to preview GIFs for a better understanding of the add-on.

Who is Quick Calcs best for?

Quick Calcs is best for blender users who want frame, render-time, aspect-ratio and general calculations available inside the application.

How much does Quick Calcs cost?

Quick Calcs is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Frames to Time calculator that converts frames to a timestamp and vice-versa
  • Render Time Calculator that determines the total render time of an animation
  • Aspect Ratio Calculator that calculates an aspect ratio based on a resolution
  • Simple calculator that runs inside Blender
  • Included documentation
  • Planned additional calculators, with a channel to suggest new ones

Tags

#blender#calculator#workflow#render-time#aspect-ratio#animation#addon#math

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Quick Calcs support?

Quick Calcs lists support for Blender 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2. If you are running one of these versions, the add-on's four calculators are covered. For newer Blender releases outside this range, check the developer's page before installing, since the listed compatibility stops at 3.2 and there is no stated support beyond it. The version list gives a clear picture of the older 2.9 series and early 3.x releases the add-on was built and tested against.

What calculators are included in Quick Calcs?

Quick Calcs includes four calculators: a Frames to Time calculator that converts frames to a timestamp and back, a Render Time Calculator that determines the total render time of an animation, an Aspect Ratio Calculator that calculates an aspect ratio based on a resolution, and a simple calculator that works like a regular calculator inside Blender. The developer plans to add more calculators in the future.

Can I request a new calculator for Quick Calcs?

Quick Calcs currently offers four calculators, and the developer plans to develop more in the near future. If you have purchased the add-on, you can contact the developer with a suggestion for a helpful calculator you would like added. This is the stated way to influence which tools come next, so reach out through the developer's page with your idea.

What license does Quick Calcs use?

Quick Calcs is released under the GPL license. It is listed as free in this catalog, so for current licensing terms and any purchase details you should check the developer's page directly. The add-on also includes documentation, which is worth consulting once installed to get the most out of its four calculators and their functions inside Blender.

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