by alicoskun·Modeling
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Set Vertex Distance earns its place in the Blender Extensions library for turning distance-setting between two vertices into a numeric, axis-aware operation, with version 2.0 adding Component Mode for moving connected geometry while keeping its structure.
Set Vertex Distance is a Blender add-on that repositions geometry by numeric distance rather than by eye. Working in Edit Mode with any mesh object, it sets an exact distance between exactly two selected vertices, either along a single axis (X, Y, or Z) or across all axes at once. The last selected vertex, shown highlighted in white, is the active vertex and determines the direction of the move.
Version 2.0 introduces a Component Mode alongside the original Single Vertex Mode. Single Vertex Mode moves only the active vertex, while Component Mode moves an entire connected component and preserves its internal structure. The add-on detects whether the two vertices sit in separate components: if they do, the active vertex's whole component moves; if they are connected, it falls back to single vertex mode to prevent mesh tearing.
The tool sits in the Sidebar under the Edit tab and uses a modal dialog for fine-tuning, with a real-time distance preview and full Undo/Redo support. Customizable shortcuts cover both modes: Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D for single vertex and Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F for component.
Set Vertex Distance is best for precision and parametric modeling, mechanical parts and equal spacing, and technical or architectural work that needs consistent distances between vertices.
Set Vertex Distance is completely free to download and use.
Set Vertex Distance is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so releases in that range can run it. The add-on operates in Edit Mode with any mesh object and integrates into the Sidebar under the Edit tab. Version 2.0.0 is the current release listed here. To confirm it fits your exact Blender build and to download the latest version, check the developer's page.
Set Vertex Distance needs exactly two selected vertices to operate; selecting more or fewer triggers an error. The last selected vertex, highlighted in white, is the active vertex and determines direction. Enter Edit Mode, select your two vertices, open the Sidebar's Edit tab, choose an axis and enter the target distance, then apply, and the active vertex is repositioned accordingly. You can also trigger it with the customizable Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D shortcut.
Set Vertex Distance version 2.0 adds Component Mode, which moves an entire connected mesh component while preserving its internal structure. The add-on detects whether the two selected vertices belong to separate components: if they are separate, the active vertex's whole component moves; if they are connected, it falls back to single vertex mode. You can run Component Mode from the Sidebar or with the Ctrl+Shift+Alt+F shortcut, while single vertex mode uses Ctrl+Shift+Alt+D.
Set Vertex Distance is listed as free in this catalog, and it is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. For the current licensing terms and the latest build, check the developer's page. The add-on includes both Single Vertex and Component modes, axis-specific control along X, Y, or Z, all-axis operation, a real-time distance preview, and customizable keyboard shortcuts.
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