by Techqon core·Modeling
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Smart Groups earns a place in the superhive library for consolidating mesh group creation, crease and bevel-weight handling, and reusable selections into a single Blender add-on.
Smart Groups is a Blender add-on from Techqon core built for organizing mesh geometry into groups. It works with vertices, edges, and faces, letting you combine selections into reusable units and generate groups automatically.
The add-on covers crease- and bevel-weight groups with dynamic crease values, and a color overlay that stays visible in Object Mode. Object Mode Editing applies bevels and creases without switching modes, while Smart Selection selects a full group from a single element. A Selection Group Tool saves and reuses complex selections, and Auto Grouping generates groups automatically. Built-in guidance comes through a Smart Helper offering real-time tips and interactive tutorials, along with documentation.
Smart Groups runs on Blender 4.2 to 4.5, with a recent version adding Blender 4.5+ support. It works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines and is released under the GPL license. A demo video is available on the developer's page.
Smart Groups is best for blender modelers who organize mesh geometry into reusable groups and manage crease and bevel-weight assignments.
Smart Groups is completely free to download and use.
Smart Groups supports Blender 4.2 through 4.5, and a recent version adds Blender 4.5+ support. If you're running a version in that range, the add-on's group management, crease and bevel-weight tools, and selection features are available to you. For newer Blender releases beyond what's listed, check the developer's page to confirm current compatibility before installing, since support ranges can shift as Blender updates. The listed range covers the 4.2 to 4.5 series.
Smart Groups works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines, the two engines listed for the add-on. Its color overlay assigns colors that stay visible even in Object Mode, and its grouping and crease tools operate on your mesh geometry regardless of which of these engines you render with. If you rely on Cycles or Eevee for your projects, the add-on fits into that setup. Check the developer's page for details on any other engines.
Smart Groups is released under the GPL license, as listed for this add-on. If you need specifics on redistribution, usage across a team, or how the license applies to your particular workflow, the developer's page and the license text are the right places to confirm the exact terms. Reviewing those before building the add-on into a production pipeline is the safest approach for studio and multi-user situations.
Smart Groups is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing for the add-on can vary by seller and over time, so for current pricing, user tiers, or any commercial licensing options, check the developer's page directly. That's where you'll find the most up-to-date terms for single users, studios, and larger teams, along with how to obtain and install the add-on for your particular setup and Blender version.
Smart Groups includes Object Mode Editing, which lets you apply bevels and creases without switching modes. It also offers Smart Selection, so clicking one element selects the full group instantly, and a Selection Group Tool for saving and reusing complex selections. Together these let you handle group edits and selections from Object Mode rather than moving into Edit Mode each time. A Smart Helper provides real-time tips as you work, backed by interactive tutorials.
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