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Sakura Tools

by Kafuji·Workflow

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Why we like it

Sakura Tools earns its place in the superhive library as a batch-operation toolkit aimed at character modeling in Blender, pairing modifier, weight, normal, and shape key operations with a built-in help system and a full English and Japanese UI.

What is Sakura Tools?

Sakura Tools is a collection of batch operators for Blender from Kafuji. Most of its functions run on multiple objects at once, and can process an entire model, meaning an armature and its relative objects, together. You can apply a full modifier stack or selected modifiers in one step, no matter how many modifiers sit on an object or across the whole model.

All operations on mesh objects stay compatible with Shape Keys, so they aren't lost or corrupted. The add-on includes an enhanced Weight Transfer with advanced Weight Blending for deform or non-deform on selected vertices, Normal Transfer between objects on selected faces, and Shape Key Transfer from one object to others for fitting decals or tight clothes onto a base mesh.

Beyond transfers, Sakura Tools covers renaming, modifier management, pose baking, armature editing and rigging. Management features include a Model Checker, Image List and Material List, and a Zombie Data cleaner. A built-in help system describes what each operator does, and the interface and help texts are available in both English and Japanese.

Who is Sakura Tools best for?

Sakura Tools is best for blender character artists working with multi-object models and armatures who want batch modifier, weight, normal, and shape key operations.

How much does Sakura Tools cost?

Sakura Tools is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Batch processing across multiple objects and across a full model (armature and relative objects)
  • Apply an entire modifier stack or selected modifiers at once, regardless of modifier count
  • All mesh-object operations stay compatible with Shape Keys
  • Enhanced Weight Transfer with advanced Weight Blending for deform or non-deform on selected vertices
  • Normal Transfer between objects on selected faces, and Shape Key Transfer from one object to others
  • Model and workspace management: Model Checker, Image List, Material List, and Zombie Data cleaner
  • Built-in help system with English and Japanese UI and help texts

Tags

#Blender#batch operators#character modeling#weight transfer#shape keys#rigging#modifiers#pose baking

Frequently asked questions

Does Sakura Tools work with Blender 5.0?

Sakura Tools received fixes in version 1.5.2 targeting Blender 5.0 and later, specifically correcting the internal code that restores bone selection. Earlier updates also adjusted parts of the code to accommodate changes in Blender 5.0, including the Temporal Shrinkwrap tool. Version 1.5.2 resolves an issue where calling the Pose Bake tool with a bone selected would raise an error. For the full picture of supported versions and any environment requirements, check the developer's page and the included documentation before installing.

Is Sakura Tools available in Japanese?

Sakura Tools supports both English and Japanese across all UI elements, including its help texts. The add-on also ships with documentation in both languages, listed as English Document and 日本語ドキュメント. This bilingual coverage extends to the built-in help system, which describes what each operator will do before you run it. If you work in either language, the interface and guidance are available without switching tools. For the complete documentation, the developer points to the Sakura Creative Suite site.

Does Sakura Tools keep Shape Keys intact?

Sakura Tools makes all operations on mesh objects compatible with Shape Keys, so batch work does not lose or corrupt them. This applies across the add-on's functions, letting you apply modifier stacks or run transfers without worrying about your Shape Key data. It also offers Shape Key Transfer, moving Shape Keys from one object to others, which the developer notes helps when fitting decals or tight clothes onto a base mesh. A Shape Key Checker is available in its own dedicated section as well.

Is Sakura Tools free?

Sakura Tools is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details it's best to check the developer's page directly. The add-on centers on batch operators for Blender, covering modifier application, weight, normal, and shape key transfers, pose baking, and model management across multiple objects or a whole model at once. Reviewing the developer's page also gives you access to the changelog and documentation before you install.

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