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Quick Pie & Favorites

by Shift4cube·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Superhive library for consolidating modifiers, modeling operators, materials, and third-party panels into one context-sensitive Q menu.

What is Quick Pie & Favorites?

Quick Pie & Favorites is a context-sensitive interface add-on for Blender that takes over the Q shortcut in the 3D Viewport. Instead of the default Quick Favorites menu, pressing Q opens a customizable pie menu that changes based on whether you are in Object Mode or Edit Mode.

In Object Mode, the menu focuses on modifiers and object management: Subdivision Surface and Mirror open with their settings, alongside Bevel, Array, Solidify, and Display/Select options for wireframes, X-Ray, and face orientation. In Edit Mode, it exposes native modeling operators such as Extrude, Inset, Loop Cut, Knife/Bisect, and Bevel. A Bottom-Left sub-menu in both modes groups Smart Materials, apply tools, mesh operations, and UV tools like Smart UV Project and Unwrap.

The Favorites Manager lets you access UI panels from other installed add-ons, such as HardOps and Node Wrangler, directly at your cursor. Buttons can be toggled on or off from the "Quick Pie" tab in the N-Panel to keep the menu clean.

Who is Quick Pie & Favorites best for?

Quick Pie & Favorites is best for blender modelers who want modifiers, native modeling operators, and other add-ons' panels reachable from a single mode-aware pie menu on the Q key.

How much does Quick Pie & Favorites cost?

Quick Pie & Favorites is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Smart Modifiers: add Subdivision, Mirror, and Bevel with instant auto-popups
  • Modeling toolkit with fast access to Extrude, Inset, Loop Cut, and Knife
  • Smart Materials that spawn Checker patterns, Emission shaders, or random pastel colors
  • One-click re-assignment of existing materials to new objects
  • Favorites Manager to launch panels from other add-ons at your cursor
  • UV tools including Smart UV Project and Unwrap
  • Toggle individual buttons on or off from the Quick Pie N-Panel tab

Tags

#pie menu#interface#workflow#productivity#modeling#modifiers#blender addon

Frequently asked questions

Does Quick Pie & Favorites work with Blender 4.0?

Quick Pie & Favorites lists Blender 4.0 and above as its supported version, so it targets current Blender releases in the 4.x series. It is categorized as an Interface add-on built around a pie menu, and it hooks into the Q shortcut in the 3D Viewport. Before installing, confirm your Blender build is 4.0 or newer to match the stated compatibility. For details on any newer releases, check the developer's page for the latest information.

How do I install Quick Pie & Favorites in Blender?

Quick Pie & Favorites installs from a single Python file. Download the quick_pie_v1_10.py file, then open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences. Select the Add-ons tab, click Install, locate the .py file, and click Install Add-on. Finally, enable the checkbox next to "Interface: Quick Pie & Favorites." Once enabled, press Q in the 3D Viewport to open the pie menu, and use the "Quick Pie" tab in the N-Panel to toggle buttons on or off.

How does Quick Pie & Favorites show panels from other add-ons?

Quick Pie & Favorites includes a Favorites Manager that accesses UI panels from other installed add-ons, such as HardOps and Node Wrangler, directly at your cursor. Open the N-Panel, go to the Quick Pie tab, and expand "Manage Fav Add-ons" to see a list of every enabled add-on. Check the box next to any add-on you want to favorite. Then press Q and choose Fav Add-ons in the Bottom-Right of the pie menu; clicking an item pops up its main panel instantly.

Is Quick Pie & Favorites free?

Quick Pie & Favorites is listed as free in this catalog. Because licensing terms can change, check the developer's page on Superhive for the current pricing and any usage conditions before you download. The add-on ships as a single quick_pie_v1_10.py file that you install through Blender's Add-ons preferences, and it works within Blender 4.0 and newer. Confirm the current version and license directly with the developer to be sure you have the latest details.

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