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Split Keys: Shape Key Management

by Inlet·Workflow

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Why we like it

Split Keys earns a place in the Superhive library for a focused job: grouping up to three shape keys under unified sliders, with support spanning Blender 2.83 to 5.0.

What is Split Keys: Shape Key Management?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management is an addon for Blender from developer Inlet, built for grouping related shape keys together. It lets you put together up to three shape keys and display each value in one place, giving you control over your mesh through three separate control sliders.

A typical example is assigning the left eyebrow to shape key 1 and the right eyebrow to shape key 2, then using a third slider that drives both together. This approach works for left and right sides of a body, or for any mesh in general, and helps bring order to a large, scattered list of shape keys.

The addon supports a broad range of Blender releases, from version 2.83 through 5.0, and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available for those who want to see the tool before adding it to a project. For further organization of shape keys, the developer also offers a separate folder management addon, Shape Key Collections.

Who is Split Keys: Shape Key Management best for?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management is best for blender users managing large lists of shape keys who want to group related keys and control them from one place.

How much does Split Keys: Shape Key Management cost?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Combine up to three shape keys into grouped control
  • Display each shape key value in one place
  • Three separate control sliders for grouped keys
  • Group left and right sides of a mesh, such as eyebrows
  • Works with any mesh, not only body sides
  • Documentation included

Tags

#shape keys#shape key management#shape key grouping#Blender addon#mesh#Inlet#workflow

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Split Keys: Shape Key Management support?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management lists support for Blender versions 2.83 through 5.0, covering a wide span of releases from older builds to current ones. This makes it usable across many existing Blender projects and setups. If you are working in a version within that range, the addon should be compatible. For confirmation on a specific build or the latest details, check the developer's page before installing.

How does Split Keys: Shape Key Management group shape keys?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management lets you put together up to three shape keys and display each value in one place, exposing them through three separate control sliders. A common setup assigns the left eyebrow to shape key 1 and the right eyebrow to shape key 2, with a third slider driving both together. The approach applies to left and right sides of a body or to any mesh in general, helping bring order to scattered shape key lists.

Is Split Keys: Shape Key Management free, and what license does it use?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management is listed as free in this catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. Because pricing and licensing terms can change, check the developer's page for the current details before you download or use it. The addon also ships with documentation, so you have a reference for setup and usage once you have it installed in Blender.

Is there a demo video for Split Keys: Shape Key Management?

Split Keys: Shape Key Management has a demo video available for anyone who wants to look at the addon before adding it to their workflow. Alongside the video, the addon includes documentation as a reference. For grouping and controlling related shape keys through combined sliders in Blender, these materials give you a way to review what the tool does ahead of installation.

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