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Sort Objects By

by Martin Brockelmann·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the superhive library as a focused utility for surfacing which mesh objects carry the heaviest vertex counts, modifier stacks or subsurf levels in a scene.

What is Sort Objects By?

Sort Objects By is a Blender add-on that sorts the mesh-based objects in your scene using several order methods. It shows a ranking so you can identify objects with a high polycount or many modifiers at first sight, giving you an overview of the scene.

Objects can be ordered by name, amount of vertices, amount of modifiers, subsurf level, materials and textures. When sorting by modifiers it displays the modifiers in use, and sorting by materials or textures shows those as well. Dedicated filters cover the 'physics' modifier and materials with a normal input, with more criteria noted as planned.

The add-on lists compatibility with Blender 2.8 through 3.2 and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included to help you get started with its sorting criteria and filters.

Who is Sort Objects By best for?

Sort Objects By is best for blender users who want to sort and rank the mesh objects in a scene by vertices, modifiers, subsurf level, materials or textures to spot the most demanding ones.

How much does Sort Objects By cost?

Sort Objects By is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Sorts mesh-based objects by amount of vertices
  • Orders by amount of modifiers and shows the modifiers in use
  • Sorts by subsurf level
  • Orders by materials and textures, showing the materials and textures used
  • Filters for the 'physics' modifier and for materials with a normal input
  • Ranking view to identify high-polycount or heavily-modified objects at first sight
  • Sorts objects by name

Tags

#Blender#add-on#sorting#scene overview#polycount#modifiers#materials#subsurf

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Sort Objects By support?

Sort Objects By lists compatibility with Blender 2.8 through 3.2, covering 2.8, 2.81, 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1 and 3.2. The add-on was published over five years ago, so if you run a newer Blender release it's worth checking the developer's page to confirm current status before relying on it. Its function targets mesh-based objects, so scenes built around meshes are the intended use for its sorting and ranking.

Is Sort Objects By free to use?

Sort Objects By is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm current terms before you download. The add-on is released under the GPL license, which governs how it can be used, shared and modified. For anything beyond that, the creator's marketplace page offers a way to message the developer directly and stay aligned with whatever terms currently apply.

How does Sort Objects By rank objects in a scene?

Sort Objects By orders mesh-based objects using several criteria, including name, amount of vertices, amount of modifiers, subsurf level, materials and textures. When sorting by modifiers it shows the modifiers in use, and sorting by materials or textures shows those too. It also offers filters for the 'physics' modifier and for materials with a normal input. The resulting ranking helps identify objects with high polycount or many modifiers at first sight, giving an overview of the scene.

What license is Sort Objects By released under?

Sort Objects By is released under the GPL license, which covers how the add-on may be used, shared and modified. The tool also comes with documentation, a good starting point for understanding its sorting criteria and filters. For anything not covered there, the creator's marketplace page offers a way to message the developer directly. Reviewing the documentation and license together gives a clear picture of what you can do with the add-on.

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