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Selection Mode Cycler
by Lise-2·Workflow
Images © Lise-2. Used for product review; image policy.
Why we like it
Selection Mode Cycler earns its place in the Blender extensions library as a single-purpose add-on: it maps selection-mode cycling to keybinds and, since 1.1.0, extends the same idea to UV editing mode. At roughly 1.4 KB with no special permissions, it stays lightweight and narrow in scope.
What is Selection Mode Cycler?
Selection Mode Cycler is a Blender add-on that cycles through mesh selection modes in Edit Mode. It works by adding keybinds, with the defaults set to Mouse5 for cycling forwards and Mouse4 for cycling backwards. The add-on is small, around 1.4 KB, and does not require any special permissions to run.
Version 1.1.0 added support for UV editing mode, including UV sync selection, extending the cycling beyond mesh selection modes. That same update moved the keymaps from Mesh to Window. The extension is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later.
Selection Mode Cycler is compatible with Blender 5.0 and newer. You can add it by dragging and dropping the file into Blender, or by downloading it and installing from disk. It is listed as free in this catalog, and the developer's page and issue tracker are available for reporting problems or checking current details.
Who is Selection Mode Cycler best for?
Selection Mode Cycler is best for blender users who want to cycle through mesh selection modes in Edit Mode using mouse keybinds, and who also work in UV editing mode.
How much does Selection Mode Cycler cost?
Selection Mode Cycler is completely free to download and use.
Key features
- Cycles through mesh selection modes in Edit Mode
- Default keybinds set to Mouse5 forwards and Mouse4 backwards
- Support for UV editing mode, including UV sync selection (added in 1.1.0)
- Keymaps located in Window (moved from Mesh in 1.1.0)
- Does not require any special permissions
- Install by drag and drop or from disk
Tags
#Blender#Edit Mode#selection modes#keybinds#mesh editing#UV editing#workflow#add-on
Frequently asked questions
Does Selection Mode Cycler work with Blender 5.0?
Selection Mode Cycler is compatible with Blender 5.0 and newer, so it targets recent releases rather than older builds. It is installed as an add-on, either by dragging and dropping the file into Blender or by installing from disk. The extension does not require any special permissions, which keeps setup straightforward. If you are on an earlier version of Blender, it will not be listed as supported, and you would need to update to 5.0 or later before installing. Check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details.
What keybinds does Selection Mode Cycler use by default?
Selection Mode Cycler ships with default keybinds set to Mouse5 for cycling forwards and Mouse4 for cycling backwards through mesh selection modes in Edit Mode. In version 1.1.0 the keymaps were moved from Mesh to Window. The add-on's purpose is cycling through the mesh selection modes, and with 1.1.0 it also supports UV editing mode, including UV sync selection. For the full current behaviour and any keymap changes, see the developer's page.
Does Selection Mode Cycler support UV editing?
Selection Mode Cycler added support for UV editing mode in version 1.1.0, including UV sync selection. Before that, its cycling was focused on mesh selection modes in Edit Mode. Alongside the UV editing support, that same update moved the keymaps from Mesh to Window. The extension is compatible with Blender 5.0 and newer and does not require special permissions. For the most current details on the UV features, refer to the developer's page.
Is Selection Mode Cycler free to use?
Selection Mode Cycler is listed as free in this catalog and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. That license governs how you can use, modify and redistribute the add-on. The extension also states that it does not require any special permissions. Licensing terms can change, so for the current license and any usage conditions, check the developer's page before relying on it for your projects.
How do I install Selection Mode Cycler?
Selection Mode Cycler can be installed by dragging and dropping it into Blender, or by downloading it and installing from disk through Blender's preferences. It is a small add-on at around 1.4 KB in size, and it does not require special permissions. Once installed, it works within Blender 5.0 and newer. If you run into installation trouble, the developer's page and issue tracker are the place to report problems.
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