by KushiroCG·Modeling
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Slide Edge stands out in the superhive library as a focused, single-purpose edge-sliding tool. It holds a 5-star rating across 13 ratings and has passed 1,200 sales.
Slide Edge is a Blender add-on for duplicating and sliding selected edges. It slides edges inward or outward, and the nearby edges of connected poles slide along with them. You can slide boundary edges, and select edges from multiple locations to slide them together. KushiroCG built it for retopology and general modeling.
To use it, switch to edit mode and edge mode, select your edges, then right-click in the 3D viewport and choose Slide Edge from the context menu. Move the cursor left and right to adjust the sliding distance, hold Shift to slide slowly, and left-click to confirm. Settings are also available in the left-bottom menu. Sliding can run across the screen, and an option lets you select the original edges and the result edges.
Slide Edge works with Blender versions 2.83 through 5.1 and is Blender extension compatible. It's distributed as an add-on under the GPL license, and the developer is a Blender Development Fund contributor.
Slide Edge is best for retopology work and general modeling in Blender's edit mode.
Slide Edge is completely free to download and use.
Slide Edge lists compatibility with Blender versions 2.83 through 5.1, so it covers a wide range of releases including 5.1. It's marked as Blender extension compatible and is distributed as an add-on. Version 1.6.0 fixed a compatibility problem, and version 1.5.0 updated the tool to work with Blender 4.0.0. An earlier update addressed Blender 3.5.0 deprecating OpenGL, switching the add-on to Blender's newer GPU functions. For the supported range on your specific Blender build, check the developer's page.
Slide Edge runs from Blender's edit mode. Switch to edit mode and edge mode, select your edges, then right-click in the 3D viewport to open the context menu and choose Slide Edge from the bottom. Move the mouse cursor left and right to adjust the sliding distance, hold the Shift key to slide slowly, and left-click to confirm. You can also change the settings from the left-bottom menu after applying the tool.
Slide Edge can slide boundary edges, not just interior ones. It's also able to slide edges selected from multiple locations at the same time, and when you slide, the nearby edges of connected poles slide along too. The tool duplicates and slides the selected edges in an inward or outward direction. Sliding can run across the screen, and holding Shift lets you slide slowly.
Slide Edge is released under the GPL license and is listed as a Blender add-on. It's marked as Blender extension compatible, and the developer, KushiroCG, is a Blender Development Fund contributor. The tool supports Blender versions 2.83 through 5.1. For any specifics beyond this, including how the license applies to your use, refer to the developer's page. Support is available by email and Twitter as noted by the developer.
Slide Edge is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and availability can change over time, so for the current terms and the latest version, check the developer's page. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license, and its creator KushiroCG is a Blender Development Fund contributor. For support or questions, the developer notes contact by email and a Twitter account. It's worth confirming details directly before you rely on any specific licensing arrangement.
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