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Scatter Objects

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Why we like it

Scatter Objects earns its place in the Blender Extensions library as a compact, single-purpose add-on carried over from Blender's 4.1 bundle. Note that it's now offered as-is with limited support.

What is Scatter Objects?

Scatter Objects handles a focused job in Blender: distributing object instances on another object. Originally written by Jacques Lucke, it shipped as one of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now maintained by the community as a standalone extension with limited support.

The add-on lives in the 3D View and requires no special permissions to run. It targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. The current release is version 0.2.0, published in May 2024.

With over 102,000 downloads on the Blender Extensions platform, Scatter Objects remains available for anyone distributing object instances onto another object. It earns its place in the library as a compact, single-purpose tool carried over from Blender's bundled add-ons.

Who is Scatter Objects best for?

Scatter Objects is best for blender users who need to distribute object instances onto another object from within the 3D View.

How much does Scatter Objects cost?

Scatter Objects is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Distributes object instances onto another object
  • Runs from the 3D View
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later
  • Carried over from Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons, originally written by Jacques Lucke

Tags

#Blender#scattering#object instances#add-on#3D View#Blender Extensions

Frequently asked questions

Does Scatter Objects work with Blender 4.2?

Scatter Objects lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on that release and later versions. The current build is version 0.2.0, published in May 2024. It was originally part of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now offered as a community extension. If you're on an older Blender release, check the developer's page on the Blender Extensions site to confirm compatibility before installing.

What license does Scatter Objects use?

Scatter Objects is released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. The add-on requires no special permissions to run inside Blender, and it targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. The current release is version 0.2.0, published in May 2024. For the full license text, the current version, and any updated terms, visit the developer's page on the Blender Extensions site, where the extension is hosted, including download options.

Is Scatter Objects free to use?

Scatter Objects is listed here as free. It began as one of Blender 4.1's bundled add-ons and is now maintained by the community as a standalone extension, released under the GNU General Public License v2.0 or later. Because it's offered as-is with limited support, it's worth checking the developer's page on the Blender Extensions site for current licensing and download details before you rely on it in a project.

Where is Scatter Objects located inside Blender?

Scatter Objects is located in the 3D View, according to its documentation, and its original author is Jacques Lucke. It requires no special permissions to run. The add-on is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and the current release is version 0.2.0, published in May 2024. For installation instructions and the download, see the developer's page on the Blender Extensions site.

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