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Smart Transform

by Claz_Arts·Workflow

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Why we like it

Smart Transform earns a spot in the Blender extensions library for a focused set of selection and transform helpers packed into a 2.6 KB add-on, updated to meet Blender's current extension guidelines.

What is Smart Transform?

Smart Transform is an add-on for Blender that filters and selects objects by their size, position, or transforms. Built by Claz_Arts, it lets you quickly select objects by size or position.

Alongside selection, the add-on includes one-click tools to invert the current selection and apply transforms. Its tools live under the Object category, and the download stays small at 2.6 KB.

Version 1.0.2 was updated to meet Blender's extension guidelines and runs on Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. It requires no special permissions and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. You can add it by dragging the file into Blender or installing it from disk. First published in August 2025, it has recorded over 2,700 downloads. The support and bug reporting thread lives on Blender Artists.

Who is Smart Transform best for?

Smart Transform is best for blender artists who need to select or filter objects by size and position, then invert selections or apply transforms with a single click.

How much does Smart Transform cost?

Smart Transform is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Filter and select objects by size, position, or transforms
  • One-click tool to invert the current selection
  • One-click tool to apply transforms
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
  • Lightweight download at 2.6 KB

Tags

#blender#selection#transform#object tools#workflow#add-on#filter

Frequently asked questions

Does Smart Transform work with Blender 4.2?

Smart Transform is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on the 4.2 long-term support release and later Blender versions. The current release is version 1.0.2, published in August 2025 and updated to meet Blender's extension guidelines. If you're on a Blender build older than 4.2, you'll need to update before installing. For the latest compatibility notes, check the developer's page at clazarts.org or the extension listing.

How do I install Smart Transform in Blender?

Smart Transform installs like other Blender extensions. You can drag and drop the downloaded add-on file straight into Blender, or use the Install from Disk option in Blender's preferences to point at the file manually. The download is small at 2.6 KB and requires no special permissions to run. Once enabled, its tools appear under the Object category. If you run into problems, the developer maintains a support and bug reporting thread on Blender Artists.

Is Smart Transform free to use?

Smart Transform is listed as free here in the catalog, and it's released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, an open-source license that covers your rights to use and modify the add-on under GPL terms. For current licensing details and any changes, check the developer Claz_Arts on clazarts.org. The extension has been downloaded over 2,700 times and carries no special permission requirements.

Can Smart Transform invert a selection and apply transforms?

Smart Transform includes one-click tools to invert the current selection and to apply transforms, alongside its main ability to filter and select objects by size, position, or transforms. These tools sit under the Object category once the add-on is enabled. The whole toolset ships in a compact 2.6 KB package and runs on Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. For usage details, the developer's page at clazarts.org and the Blender Artists support thread are the places to look.

Alternatives to Smart Transform

Also in Workflow for Blender.

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