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Turntable Viewport

by CGJackB·Workflow

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Why we like it

Turntable Viewport earns its place in the superhive library for a narrow, practical idea: a live orbiting preview that leaves your scene data untouched while you keep working in the main viewport.

What is Turntable Viewport?

Turntable Viewport is a lightweight Blender add-on that runs a live spinning preview inside a separate 3D viewport. Instead of rotating your object, camera, or scene, it rotates only the marked preview viewport, so your actual scene data stays unchanged while you continue modeling, sculpting, shading, or reviewing your asset from another angle.

You can adjust the orbit speed, choose clockwise or counterclockwise direction, and pause or resume the rotation. A reset control returns the view to your preferred front-facing orientation. The preview can center on a chosen pivot object, using either the object origin or the bounds center.

It works as a modeling, sculpting, and review aid, and suits character work, product models, props, hard surface assets, and any workflow where you want a constant live preview. Turntable Viewport requires Blender 5.0 or newer and is distributed under the GPL license as a Blender-compatible extension.

Who is Turntable Viewport best for?

Turntable Viewport is best for character work, product models, props, and hard surface assets where you want a constant live preview while working in your main viewport.

How much does Turntable Viewport cost?

Turntable Viewport is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Independent live orbit in a separate viewport
  • Rotates only the marked preview viewport, not the object, camera, or scene
  • Adjustable orbit speed with clockwise or counterclockwise direction
  • Pause and resume controls
  • Reset view to a preferred front-facing orientation
  • Center on a chosen pivot object using object origin or bounds center
  • Works as a modeling, sculpting, and review aid

Tags

#Turntable#Viewport#Blender Add-on#Asset Preview#Modeling#Sculpting#Workflow#Model Preview

Frequently asked questions

Does Turntable Viewport work with Blender 5.0?

Turntable Viewport requires Blender 5.0 or newer, and it lists compatibility for Blender 5.0 through 5.1. It is published as a Blender-compatible extension in Add-on form. If you are on an earlier Blender release, you will need to update before you can run the add-on and its preview viewport. Check the developer's page for the latest supported versions before installing, since compatibility details can change between releases.

Does Turntable Viewport rotate my actual model or scene?

Turntable Viewport does not rotate your object, camera, or scene. It orbits only the marked preview viewport, leaving your actual scene data unchanged. That means you can keep modeling, sculpting, shading, or reviewing from another angle in your main viewport while the preview spins independently. You can pause and resume the rotation, adjust the orbit speed, and switch between clockwise and counterclockwise direction as you work.

Is Turntable Viewport free?

Turntable Viewport is listed as free in this catalog. Pricing and licensing can change, so check the developer's page for current terms before you download. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license and is marked as a Blender-compatible extension. For details on what each edition includes and any current offers, the developer's page is the most reliable source of up-to-date information.

How do I center the turntable preview on a specific object?

Turntable Viewport can center the preview on a chosen pivot object, so the orbit revolves around the part of your scene you care about. You can center using either the object origin or the bounds center, depending on how you want the preview framed. A reset control returns the view to your preferred front-facing orientation, and you can adjust orbit speed and direction at any point while you work.

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