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Select Similar Tools

by Timon K.·Workflow

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Why we like it

Select Similar Tools earns its place in the superhive library by turning property-based selection into a single step, covering dimensions, shape, material, modifiers, and name prefixes, with the option to group matches into a new collection.

What is Select Similar Tools?

Select Similar Tools is a Blender add-on for selecting objects that share properties across a scene. Instead of picking objects one by one, it matches them by the criteria you choose and selects the whole set at once.

The add-on compares dimensions using a tolerance slider, shape by vertex and face count, shared material setups, and modifier types. It can also match by name prefix, grabbing objects with similar names such as Cube.001 and Cube.002. Selected objects can then be grouped automatically into a new collection.

Built for Blender 2.8 and later, Select Similar Tools works non-destructively. It is provided as an add-on, is Blender extension compatible, and is distributed under the GPL license. For current licensing and download details, check the developer's page.

Who is Select Similar Tools best for?

Select Similar Tools is best for blender users who need to select multiple objects sharing the same dimensions, shape, material, modifiers, or name prefix, with the option to group them into a collection.

How much does Select Similar Tools cost?

Select Similar Tools is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Match Dimensions – finds objects with nearly identical size using a tolerance slider
  • Match Shape – compares object shape, vertex count, and face count
  • Match Material – selects objects sharing the same material setup
  • Match Modifiers – filters objects by modifier types
  • Name Prefix Matching – selects objects with similar names, such as Cube.001 and Cube.002
  • Group Results – groups selected objects automatically into a new collection

Tags

#Blender#selection#workflow#add-on#object management#collections#modeling

Frequently asked questions

Does Select Similar Tools work with Blender 2.8?

Select Similar Tools is built for Blender 2.8 and later, so it fits into recent releases of the software as an add-on. It is also listed as Blender extension compatible. The tool works non-destructively, meaning it focuses on selecting and grouping objects rather than changing them. If you are unsure whether your specific Blender build is supported, the developer's page is the best place to confirm the current compatibility range before installing.

Is Select Similar Tools free?

Select Similar Tools is listed as free here. Pricing and licensing can change over time, so the developer's page is the place to check the current terms before downloading. The add-on itself is distributed under the GPL license. That covers how the code may be used and shared, which is separate from any listing price, so it is worth reviewing both the license and the developer's page if licensing matters for your project.

How does Select Similar Tools match objects by size?

Select Similar Tools matches objects by size using a tolerance slider, so it can find objects with nearly identical dimensions rather than requiring an exact match. Beyond size, it can also compare shape through vertex and face count, select objects that share the same material setup, and filter by modifier types. This gives you several ways to build a selection from a scene depending on which property you want to match at any given time.

Can Select Similar Tools group the objects it selects?

Select Similar Tools can group the results of a selection automatically into a new collection. After it selects objects that match your chosen property, such as matching dimensions or names, those objects can be placed together in a fresh collection in one step. It also supports name prefix matching, so objects with related names like Cube.001 and Cube.002 can be gathered together. The add-on works non-destructively, keeping its focus on selecting and organizing rather than modifying the objects.

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