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Shape Key Manager

by Grounded Raven Studio·Workflow

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Why we like it

Shape Key Manager stands out in the Superhive library for its focus on bulk shape key operations, backed by a broad range of supported Blender versions and included documentation.

What is Shape Key Manager?

Shape Key Manager is a Python add-on for Blender that handles shape keys in bulk. Instead of working through them individually, it lets you move, rename, delete, or apply dozens of shape keys at once with a couple of clicks.

In this add-on, "apply" refers to "Create shape key from mix" with just one shape key being mixed at a time. If you have shape keys that carry keyframes and/or blends using vertex groups, you can create new shape keys that, when their value equals 1, match the original value's keyframed result for a list of shape keys without combining them. The developer notes this is useful when creating variations of shape keys.

Built by Grounded Raven Studio, the add-on lists documentation among its resources and has a demo video available. It has been published for around nine years and covers a broad span of Blender releases, making it applicable across many versions of the software.

Who is Shape Key Manager best for?

Shape Key Manager is best for blender artists working with large numbers of shape keys, including creating variations of shape keys.

How much does Shape Key Manager cost?

Shape Key Manager is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Bulk management of shape keys, handling dozens at the same time
  • Move, rename, and delete multiple shape keys with a couple of clicks
  • Apply shape keys via "Create shape key from mix" with one shape key mixed at a time
  • Creates new shape keys that match an original's keyframed value at value 1 without combining them
  • Supports shape keys with keyframes and blends using vertex groups
  • Documentation included

Tags

#shape keys#blendshapes#bulk management#Blender addon#Python#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Shape Key Manager support?

Shape Key Manager lists support across a wide range of Blender releases, spanning the 2.7x series through 3.0 and up to 3.5. Listed versions include 2.77, 2.78, 2.79, 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, and 2.93. This broad coverage means the add-on applies to many versions of the software. Check the developer's page to confirm the current version list before installing into your specific Blender build.

What does "apply" mean in Shape Key Manager?

In Shape Key Manager, "apply" refers to "Create shape key from mix" with just one shape key being mixed at a time. For shape keys that carry keyframes and/or blends using vertex groups, this creates new shape keys that, when their value equals 1, match the original value's keyframed result for a list of shape keys without combining them. The developer describes this as useful when creating variations of shape keys.

Is Shape Key Manager free to use?

Shape Key Manager is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under a Creative Commons license according to its listing on Superhive. Because licensing terms and any purchase options can change over time, check the developer's page for the current details before you download or rely on it in production work. The add-on has been published for around nine years and remains available.

Does Shape Key Manager come with documentation or a demo?

Shape Key Manager includes documentation among its listed resources, and a demo video is available for the add-on. Together these give you reference material for the bulk operations it offers, such as moving, renaming, deleting, and applying shape keys. For the most current documentation and the demo video, visit the developer's page maintained by Grounded Raven Studio, which also links to their other products.

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