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Restart: A Simple Functionality

by Giambattista Von Nettesheim·Workflow

Images © Giambattista Von Nettesheim. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Restart earns its place in the Superhive library for doing one thing plainly: relaunching Blender in a single click across a wide span of versions.

What is Restart: A Simple Functionality?

Restart: A Simple Functionality is a Blender addon by Giambattista Von Nettesheim focused on one task: restarting Blender with a single click. Rather than manually closing and reopening the application, you can relaunch your session directly, keeping your creative flow uninterrupted.

The addon integrates into the Blender interface for an easy-to-use experience, and its ability to quickly reset the Blender environment is suited to troubleshooting and testing. One point to keep in mind: when working with new files that haven't been saved yet, save them before using Restart to avoid losing your work.

Installation follows Blender's standard addon flow. Download the addon file, open Blender, go to Edit > Preferences, select Add-ons, click Install, choose the downloaded file, and enable it by checking the box next to Restart. It supports a broad range of Blender versions, from 2.83 through 4.2, and is released under the GPL license.

Who is Restart: A Simple Functionality best for?

Restart: A Simple Functionality is best for blender users who want to restart their session quickly, particularly during troubleshooting and testing.

How much does Restart: A Simple Functionality cost?

Restart: A Simple Functionality is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Instant restart of Blender with a single click, without manually closing and reopening the application
  • Quickly resets the Blender environment, suited to troubleshooting and testing
  • Integrates into the Blender interface for an intuitive, easy-to-use experience
  • Standard addon installation through Blender's Preferences > Add-ons panel
  • Supports Blender versions 2.83, 2.93, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2
  • Released under the GPL license

Tags

#blender#addon#restart#relaunch#workflow#productivity#troubleshooting

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Restart: A Simple Functionality support?

Restart: A Simple Functionality supports a broad range of Blender releases, specifically versions 2.83, 2.93, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2. That span covers both older long-term builds and more recent releases, so users on legacy projects and current workflows alike can use the addon. Check the developer's page to confirm the exact version details before installing on your setup.

How do I install Restart: A Simple Functionality in Blender?

Restart: A Simple Functionality installs through Blender's standard addon process. First download the addon file, then open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences. Select Add-ons and click Install, then choose the addon file you downloaded. Finally, enable the addon by checking the box next to Restart. Once enabled, it integrates into the Blender interface and is ready to use. The developer's page provides the full installation guide.

Will I lose unsaved work when using Restart: A Simple Functionality?

Restart: A Simple Functionality has a noted limitation around unsaved files. When you are working with new files that haven't been saved before, you should save them before using the addon to avoid losing your work. Once a file is saved, you can restart your session without that concern. Keeping this step in mind makes the addon safe to use during troubleshooting and testing sessions when you may want to reset the environment frequently.

Is Restart: A Simple Functionality free, and what license does it use?

Restart: A Simple Functionality is listed as free in this catalog and is released under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any pricing details, check the developer's page directly, as availability and conditions can change over time. The GPL license governs how the addon can be used, modified and distributed, which is worth reviewing if you plan to adapt or share it within your own Blender workflow.

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