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Time-Line _Tool

by Animation Store·Motion Graphics

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Why we like it

Earns a place in the superhive library as a focused Blender addon pairing random offsets with automatic range detection from keyframes.

What is Time-Line _Tool?

Time-Line _Tool is an addon for Blender from Animation Store, built around a Random Offset feature paired with Auto Range. With it, you can make infinitely randomized animation, applying variation across your scene without setting each offset by hand.

The tool can set the range based on the start and end keyframes in the timeline, so the range follows your existing keyframe positions. An updated version for Blender 4 with additional features is available on the developer's page, and documentation is included with the addon.

Released under the GPL license, Time-Line _Tool lists support for Blender versions 3.0 through 3.5. A demo video is available for those who want to see the addon before adding it to their setup. For the Blender 4 build and further details, the creator points users to their store page.

Who is Time-Line _Tool best for?

Time-Line _Tool is best for blender users who want to randomize animation offsets and set frame ranges from existing keyframes.

How much does Time-Line _Tool cost?

Time-Line _Tool is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Random Offset feature for creating infinitely randomized animation
  • Auto Range that sets the timeline range from start and end keyframes
  • Documentation included
  • Released under the GPL license
  • Updated version for Blender 4 available on the developer's page

Tags

#blender#timeline#animation#keyframes#random-offset#frame-range#addon

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Time-Line _Tool support?

Time-Line _Tool lists support for Blender versions 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5. In addition, the developer notes an updated version for Blender 4 with many features, which is available on their store page. If you are working in Blender 4, check the developer's page to make sure you get the build that matches your version rather than relying only on the versions listed here.

How does the Auto Range feature in Time-Line _Tool work?

Time-Line _Tool can set the range based on the start and end keyframes in the timeline. This means the range follows the existing keyframe positions in your scene. Combined with the Random Offset feature, it lets you produce infinitely randomized animation. For step-by-step guidance on setting this up, the addon ships with documentation, and a demo video is also available on the developer's page.

Is Time-Line _Tool free to use?

Time-Line _Tool is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before you download. The addon is released under the GPL license, which governs how it can be used and distributed. For questions about the Blender 4 version or other specifics, the creator, Animation Store, points users to their store page and offers a way to message them directly.

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