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Selective Wireframe - Per-Object Wireframe Control

by Salman Naseem·Workflow

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Why we like it

Selective Wireframe earns its place in the Superhive library by building on Blender's native wireframe system rather than relying on viewport tricks, which keeps it compatible with standard features and other addons.

What is Selective Wireframe - Per-Object Wireframe Control?

Selective Wireframe gives Blender users per-object control over wireframe overlays, moving away from the default all-or-nothing wireframe view. You can toggle wireframes on or off for individual mesh objects with a single click, assign a unique RGB color to each object, and adjust opacity from invisible to solid. Changes apply in real time, with no Apply button to press.

The addon works through a clean sidebar panel. "Enable All" and "Disable All" buttons let you control wireframes across the whole scene at once, and a one-click button automatically configures your viewport shading to display wireframe colors correctly. The workflow is non-destructive: original object colors are saved when you enable wireframes and restored when you disable them.

Under the hood, Selective Wireframe uses Blender's native wireframe display system combined with object color properties, so it works with Blender's standard features and stays compatible with other addons. Wireframe colors display in Solid shading mode with Color Type set to Object, which the addon sets up for you. It applies to mesh objects only.

Who is Selective Wireframe - Per-Object Wireframe Control best for?

Selective Wireframe - Per-Object Wireframe Control is best for blender artists who need to highlight specific mesh wireframes for modeling, design reviews, comparison work, and documentation.

How much does Selective Wireframe - Per-Object Wireframe Control cost?

Selective Wireframe - Per-Object Wireframe Control is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Per-object wireframe toggling for individual mesh objects with a single click
  • Custom RGB color assignment for each object's wireframe
  • Opacity control per object, from invisible to solid
  • Real-time updates that apply instantly with no Apply button
  • "Enable All" and "Disable All" batch operations for scene-wide control
  • One-click automatic viewport shading configuration for correct color display
  • Non-destructive workflow that saves and restores original object colors

Tags

#Blender#Wireframe#Viewport#Modeling#Overlay#Addon#Workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Selective Wireframe work with Blender 4.2 and Blender 5.0?

Selective Wireframe requires Blender 4.2.0 or higher and is compatible with Blender 5.0. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, so it fits most current Blender setups across the three major desktop platforms. Because the addon relies on Blender's native wireframe display system and object color properties rather than custom viewport hacks, it works alongside Blender's standard features and other addons. Check the developer's page for the details relevant to your specific Blender build before installing.

Does Selective Wireframe support curves and empties?

Selective Wireframe works with mesh objects only. Curves, empties, and other non-mesh object types are not supported, so its per-object wireframe toggling, custom colors, and opacity control apply strictly to meshes in your scene. This is worth keeping in mind when planning a scene where you want wireframe overlays across mixed object types, since only the mesh objects will respond to the addon's controls. The developer's page lists this limitation among the system requirements.

How does Selective Wireframe display wireframe colors correctly?

Selective Wireframe shows wireframe colors in Solid shading mode with Color Type set to Object, and the addon configures this viewport setting for you through a one-click button, so no manual setup is required. Wireframe overlays remain visible in Material Preview and Render modes, but they use default colors there because those modes are controlled by materials. The addon manages Blender's native properties behind the scenes, adding color backup and restore so your original object colors are preserved.

Is Selective Wireframe free?

Selective Wireframe is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current details it is best to check the developer's page directly before downloading. Documentation is provided with the addon, which covers how to set up per-object wireframe control, custom colors, opacity, and the automatic viewport configuration. Reviewing that material alongside the developer's page will give you the most accurate and up-to-date picture of what is included.

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