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Stash Vertex Group

by Myndverk·Workflow

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Why we like it

Stash Vertex Group earns a look for pairing a straightforward stash-and-restore workflow with .json export and import, so vertex groups can move between files. Built with help from Serpens, it covers Blender 3.0 through 4.5.

What is Stash Vertex Group?

Stash Vertex Group is a Blender addon for working with vertex groups. Its core function is creating a copy, or 'stash', of a vertex group at a certain stage, which can be restored if something goes wrong during modification. This works without having to undo all the other work done alongside that particular vertex group.

A stashed vertex group can be exported and imported as a .json file, so vertex groups can travel between Blender files and multiple versions of the same group can be kept on hand. The addon can export the active vertex group or all of them, and import several vertex groups at once from .json. The developer points to models such as those from Human Generator, where a saved forearm twist vertex group or an earlier vertex selection can be reused.

Additional features include a cleanup option that removes low-influence vertices from a stash, a comment editing system, and workflow choices in preferences. The addon supports Blender 3.0 through 4.5, is released under the GPL license, and was built with the help of Serpens and the Blender Python API documentation.

Who is Stash Vertex Group best for?

Stash Vertex Group is best for blender artists managing vertex groups, including work on models such as those from Human Generator where a saved vertex group or vertex selection can be reused.

How much does Stash Vertex Group cost?

Stash Vertex Group is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Stash a copy of a vertex group at a chosen stage and restore it later
  • Export and import stashed vertex groups as .json files between Blender files
  • Export the active vertex group or all vertex groups in .json format
  • Import multiple vertex groups at once from .json
  • Cleanup feature that removes low-influence vertices from a stashed vertex group
  • Comment editing system and workflow choices in preferences
  • Supports Blender 3.0 through 4.5, with updated icons for Blender 4.5

Tags

#vertex groups#weight painting#json export#import export#Blender addon#workflow#Human Generator

Frequently asked questions

Does Stash Vertex Group work with Blender 4.5?

Stash Vertex Group lists support for Blender versions 3.0 through 4.5, so it covers current 4.x releases as well as older 3.x builds. Its update history includes refreshed icons for Blender 4.3 and later, and a further icon update for Blender 4.5. If you run a version inside that 3.0 to 4.5 range, the addon is intended to work with it. For anything outside that range, the developer's page is the place to check the latest compatibility details before installing.

Can I move vertex groups between Blender files with Stash Vertex Group?

Stash Vertex Group can export a stashed vertex group as a .json file and import it again, which makes it possible to carry vertex groups between separate Blender files and keep versions of the same vertex group on hand. You can export the active vertex group or all of them, and import multiple vertex groups at once from the .json format. The developer notes this is useful for models such as those from Human Generator, where you might reimport a forearm twist vertex group or reuse a vertex selection made earlier.

What license is Stash Vertex Group released under?

Stash Vertex Group is released under the GPL license. The addon was made with the help of Serpens and the Blender Python API documentation, and it has moved through several updates, from the initial 1.0 release to later additions like a cleanup feature and multi-group import. For the full licensing terms and any conditions that apply to how you use or share it, the developer's page holds the current details before you rely on it in a project.

Is Stash Vertex Group free?

Stash Vertex Group is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing can change over time, so the developer's page is the best place to confirm the current terms before you download. Beyond cost, the addon covers stashing and restoring vertex groups, exporting and importing them as .json files, cleaning low-influence vertices from a stash, comment editing, and workflow choices in preferences, so you can weigh those features against your own needs.

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