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Script Button - Turn Scripts Into Buttons

by blysk·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the superhive library for a focused job: pulling your .py scripts out of the Text Editor and into one-click buttons in the N-panel.

What is Script Button - Turn Scripts Into Buttons?

Script Button is a Blender add-on that turns your custom .py scripts into clickable buttons. Point it at a folder you choose, and it scans that folder, finds your scripts, and places a button for each one in the N-panel of the 3D Viewport. From there, a single click runs the script.

It is aimed at workflows that lean on multiple custom scripts, where you want fast, organized access without digging through files or panels. You can add your script buttons to Quick Favorites for instant access, and set a custom folder so the tool always looks in the right place.

A custom panel category lets you decide where the buttons live in the N-panel and keep that area uncluttered. You can also open and edit any script instantly in your default code editor. It supports Blender versions 3.0 through 5.0 and is distributed under the GPL license.

Who is Script Button - Turn Scripts Into Buttons best for?

Script Button - Turn Scripts Into Buttons is best for blender users who rely on multiple custom scripts and want one-click access to them from the N-panel instead of the Text Editor.

How much does Script Button - Turn Scripts Into Buttons cost?

Script Button - Turn Scripts Into Buttons is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Scans a folder you choose for .py scripts and turns each one into a clickable button in the N-panel
  • Runs scripts with a single click
  • Add script buttons to Quick Favorites for instant access
  • Set a custom folder for your scripts
  • Customize the panel category to keep the N-panel clean
  • Open and edit scripts instantly in your default code editor

Tags

#Blender#Python#scripts#N-panel#workflow#automation#custom scripts

Frequently asked questions

Does Script Button work with Blender 5.0?

Script Button lists support for Blender versions 3.0 through 5.0, so it covers a wide span from older releases up to Blender 5.0. Once installed, it adds its buttons to the N-panel in the 3D Viewport, and you can pick which panel category they appear under to keep that area tidy. If you are on a version outside that range, check blysk's developer page for the latest compatibility details before installing.

How do I run my scripts with Script Button?

Script Button scans a folder you choose, finds the .py scripts inside it, and turns each one into a clickable button in the N-panel. From there you run a script with a single click rather than opening it in the Text Editor each time. You can also add your script buttons to Quick Favorites for instant access, and open or edit any script instantly in your default code editor.

Is Script Button free to download?

Script Button is listed as free here in our catalog, so you can add it without a purchase from this page. Licensing terms can change over time, though, so it is worth checking blysk's developer page for the current details before you rely on it in a project. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license. Once installed, it scans a folder you choose and turns your .py scripts into clickable buttons in the N-panel.

Can I keep Script Button's buttons out of the way in the N-panel?

Script Button lets you set a custom panel category, so its buttons sit under a heading you choose rather than crowding the rest of your N-panel. You point it at a folder of your .py scripts, and it builds the buttons from what it finds there. You can also open and edit any of those scripts instantly in your default code editor, and send buttons to Quick Favorites for instant access.

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