by lbrooks·Workflow
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Spread Objects stands out in the Superhive library for doing one job clearly: gridding out a selection with the spacing and layout worked out for you, plus an optional keyframed variant for animation.
Spread Objects distributes the selected objects across an evenly spaced grid, handling the calculation of how many columns and rows are needed and the spacing between each object. It's accessed from the Object menu, where two commands are offered: "Spread Objects" and "Spread Objects (keyframed)".
The first command spreads the objects into place, while the keyframed variant adds initial position and final position keyframes for animation. Documentation is provided to help you get started. A demo video is also available.
The add-on is free and released under the GPL license, with the source available on GitHub. The listing notes that any revenue is donated to the Blender Development Fund. Published on Superhive, where it sits at popularity rank 830, Spread Objects has recorded over 200 sales and lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.0 through 5.0.
Spread Objects is best for blender users who want to arrange selected objects on an evenly spaced grid, optionally with position keyframes for animation.
Spread Objects is completely free to download and use.
Spread Objects lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.0 through 5.0. The add-on is accessed from the Object menu inside Blender, where you'll find two commands. If you're on a version within that supported range, the tool should be available once installed. For the most current compatibility details, check the developer's page or the GitHub repository, since versions and support can change over time between releases.
Spread Objects offers two commands in the Object menu. The first, "Spread Objects", only spreads the selected objects across the grid. The second, "Spread Objects (keyframed)", also adds initial position and final position keyframes for animation. Choose the plain command when you simply want objects arranged, and the keyframed command when you want animated movement from a starting layout to the spread grid positions.
Spread Objects is listed as free in this catalog and is released under the GPL license, with the source code available on GitHub. The listing also notes that any revenue is donated to the Blender Development Fund. For current licensing terms and the latest download, refer to the developer's page or the GitHub repository, as details around distribution and licensing are managed there.
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