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Stash N Recall

by Mr. Steve 3D·Workflow

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Why we like it

Stash N Recall earns its place in the Superhive library by turning addon states and full preference files into reloadable presets, so returning to a previous Blender configuration comes down to picking a preset and reloading.

What is Stash N Recall?

Stash N Recall is a Blender add-on for saving your current addon states — which addons are enabled or disabled — along with custom preference files. It stores these as reloadable presets: one for addon states and another for the current preferences, making it easier to manage multiple setups.

After configuring your Blender setup, save the current state with the add-on. When you need to switch configurations, select the desired preset and reload Blender to apply your saved settings. Reloading Blender is required for saved preferences to take effect, since that is how Blender preferences operate.

Beyond saving and restoring addon states, Stash N Recall can quickly toggle all user-installed addons, back up your complete Blender preferences file with its extensive custom settings, and maintain multiple versions of your preferences for easy switching. It supports Blender versions 3.6 through 4.4.

Who is Stash N Recall best for?

Stash N Recall is best for blender users managing multiple addon and preference setups who need to recall previous configurations when switching between blend files.

How much does Stash N Recall cost?

Stash N Recall is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Save and restore which addons are enabled or disabled
  • Quickly toggle all user-installed addons
  • Back up your complete Blender preferences file with its custom settings
  • Maintain multiple versions of your preferences for easy switching
  • Reload a saved configuration to apply the desired preset

Tags

#Blender#addon management#preferences#presets#backup#workflow#time saver

Frequently asked questions

Does Stash N Recall work with Blender 4.4?

Stash N Recall lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.6 through 4.4, so it covers a wide span of recent releases including 4.4. It's also marked as Blender Extension compatible. If you run a version in that range, you can save and restore addon states and preference files, then recall them by selecting a preset. For versions outside 3.6 to 4.4, check the developer's page for current compatibility details before installing.

Do I need to reload Blender to apply saved preferences?

Stash N Recall requires you to reload Blender for saved preferences to take effect, since that is how Blender preferences operate. The workflow is straightforward: configure your setup, save the current state as a preset, then when you want a different configuration, select the desired preset and reload Blender to apply your saved settings. Saving and recalling addon states follows the same save-and-restore approach, so you can return to a previous configuration when switching between blend files.

Which render engines does Stash N Recall support?

Stash N Recall lists Cycles and Eevee as the render engines used. The add-on's purpose is saving and restoring addon states and preference files rather than rendering, so it isn't tied to a specific render engine. Its presets store which addons are enabled or disabled and back up your complete Blender preferences file with its extensive custom settings, letting you save one configuration and recall it later by selecting a preset and reloading Blender.

Is Stash N Recall free to use?

Stash N Recall is listed as free here. For current licensing and any purchase options, check the developer's page directly, as terms can change over time. The add-on is released under the GPL license and is marked as a Blender Extension. It's published by Mr. Steve 3D, whose page also links to related products, so that's the best place to confirm the latest details before you download and install.

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