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Totally Random Plus

by EnnJinn·Workflow

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Why we like it

Totally Random Plus bundles both Select Random+ and Set Random+ at a discounted rate. The developer notes that anyone who buys this after already owning one, or buys both by accident, can request a refund.

What is Totally Random Plus?

Totally Random Plus packages two Blender add-ons together: Select Random+ and Set Random+. Select Random+ invokes a random selection of objects, vertices, edges, or faces. Unlike Blender's default select random utility, which works only in object mode, it also runs in edit mode with individual sliders for vertices, edges, and faces. It can respect a chosen vertex group so selection stays within that group, and in object mode it can respect a selected collection. You can set a specific number of objects to select rather than a percentage, and the UI sits under the "Tool" header in Blender's sidebar.

Set Random+ handles random transforms. In object mode it offers two functions: one resets a transform value to a random amount within a specified range, the other increments the value by a random amount within that range, across all nine transform ranges. It also works in edit mode, where one function randomizes each element uniquely and the other applies the same random value to all selected elements. Units are respected, with metric-to-imperial conversion so a value of 1 corresponds to 1 inch. Randomization can be applied one value at a time or all rows at once.

Who is Totally Random Plus best for?

Totally Random Plus is best for blender artists who want more control over random selection and random transforms than the built-in utilities provide, including in edit mode.

How much does Totally Random Plus cost?

Totally Random Plus is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Random selection of objects, vertices, edges, or faces, including in edit mode with individual sliders per element type
  • Vertex group support limits random selection to vertices within a chosen group
  • Collection support in object mode limits random selection to objects within a chosen collection
  • Set a specific number of objects to select rather than a percentage
  • Two transform functions in object mode: reset a value to a random amount within a range, or increment it by a random amount
  • Edit mode transforms apply either a unique randomization per element or the same random value to all selected elements
  • Units are respected with metric-to-imperial conversion, and randomization can run one value at a time or all rows at once

Tags

#Blender#randomization#random selection#transforms#edit mode#add-on bundle#workflow

Frequently asked questions

How does Select Random+ differ from Blender's built-in select random?

Select Random+ extends Blender's default select random utility, which only works in object mode. It adds edit mode support with individual sliders for randomly selecting vertices, edges, or faces. It can respect a vertex group so selection stays within that group, and in object mode it can respect a collection so you select only from its objects without hiding others. You can also set a specific number of objects to select rather than using a percentage, and the interface is built into the sidebar under the "Tool" panel.

What do the two Set Random+ functions do in object mode?

Set Random+ provides two functions in object mode instead of the single one in Blender's default utility. The first resets a transform value to a random amount within a specified range, so with a range of 0 to 5 on X and ten objects selected, each object gets a unique random value within that range. The second increments the existing value by a random amount within the range, so an object at X=20 would be randomized between 20 and 25. This applies across all nine transform ranges.

How does Set Random+ behave in edit mode?

Set Random+ applies random transforms to vertices, edges, or faces in edit mode using two functions that behave differently from object mode. The first applies a unique randomization to each individual element, so with a Z range of 0 to 5 and ten faces selected, each face moves a random amount within that range. The second applies the same random value equally to all selected elements, moving every face by one shared random amount. Units are respected, and you can randomize one value at a time or all rows at once.

Is Totally Random Plus free?

Totally Random Plus is listed as free in this catalog. It bundles the Select Random+ and Set Random+ add-ons together, and the developer offers a refund to anyone who buys this after already owning one of the two, or who accidentally purchases both. For current licensing details and the most up-to-date terms, check the developer's page directly before downloading or purchasing.

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