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Snapline

by Berun·Workflow

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Why we like it

Snapline earns its place in the blender_extensions library for a focused approach to snapping and alignment, with a recent 2.0.0 update that refines snapping and adds a Helper Offset parameter.

What is Snapline?

Snapline is a precision-focused snapping and alignment add-on for Blender, built to speed up the process of positioning objects. It provides real-time snapping and alignment tools, letting you match position, rotation, and orientation between objects with minimal effort.

Version 2.0.0 adds a Helper Offset parameter and includes an optimization to snapping. It also fixes a Multi-Selection Point issue where Face and Midpoint would not align properly when another vertex had been pinned.

Snapline is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and it requires no special permissions. The add-on is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. You can add it by dragging and dropping into Blender, or by downloading and installing it from disk. It carries a 5.0 rating from a single review in the blender_extensions library.

Who is Snapline best for?

Snapline is best for blender artists who want to snap and align objects quickly, matching position, rotation, and orientation between them.

How much does Snapline cost?

Snapline is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Real-time snapping and alignment tools for positioning objects
  • Matches position, rotation, and orientation between objects
  • Helper Offset parameter added in version 2.0.0
  • Compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Installs via drag and drop or from disk

Tags

#snapping#alignment#workflow#object positioning#blender add-on#precision#mesh

Frequently asked questions

Does Snapline work with Blender 4.2?

Snapline lists compatibility with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on the 4.2 long-term support release and later versions. The add-on requires no special permissions, which keeps setup straightforward, and it is a compact download at 16.2 KB. If you are on an older Blender build, you would need to update to at least 4.2 LTS before installing. For the current compatibility details, check the developer's page.

How do I install Snapline?

Snapline can be added in two ways. You can drag and drop the add-on directly into Blender, or you can download the file and install it from disk through Blender's extension preferences. The current release is version 2.0.0, and it requires no special permissions. Since the download is only 16.2 KB, installation is quick. For step-by-step guidance, the developer's page and Blender's own documentation cover the install-from-disk process.

What license is Snapline released under?

Snapline is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and this catalog lists it as free. The GPL v3.0-or-later license governs how you can use, modify, and redistribute the add-on, and issues are tracked on the developer's GitHub repository. For the most current licensing terms and any changes, check the developer's page directly before you rely on it for a project.

What changed in Snapline 2.0.0?

Snapline 2.0.0 adds a Helper Offset parameter and includes an optimization to snapping. The release also fixes a Multi-Selection Point issue, where Face and Midpoint were not aligning properly when another vertex had been pinned. This version was published in 2026 and carries a 5.0 rating from a single review. For the full version history and any later changes, the developer's page lists all releases.

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