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Ue Shortcuts

by Light Sail VR·Workflow

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Why we like it

UE Shortcuts earns its place for a narrow, practical aim: bringing Unreal-style navigation and remapped shortcuts into Blender for people moving between the two.

What is Ue Shortcuts?

UE Shortcuts is a Blender add-on from Light Sail VR that transforms the keymap to match Unreal where possible. It combines a custom keymap with scripted commands that cover actions not built into Blender by default.

The remap lets you navigate the viewport with the right mouse and WASD, just like in Unreal. Additional shortcuts include F for Focus, G for a Game View, 1-9 for stored views, and End to drop objects to the ground. In the node editor, a right mouse drag moves around and right mouse adds nodes.

The add-on installs like most Blender add-ons, and documentation is provided. It lists compatibility with Blender 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, and 3.0, and is released under the GPL license. A demo video is available.

Who is Ue Shortcuts best for?

Ue Shortcuts is best for blender users who want an Unreal-style keymap and right mouse plus WASD navigation.

How much does Ue Shortcuts cost?

Ue Shortcuts is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Custom keymap that matches Unreal where possible
  • Right mouse and WASD viewport navigation
  • F for Focus and G for a Game View
  • 1-9 for recalling stored views
  • End key to drop objects to the ground
  • Node editor: right mouse drag to move and right mouse to add nodes
  • Documentation provided

Tags

#Unreal#keymap#WASD navigation#shortcuts#Blender add-on#viewport navigation#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does UE Shortcuts work with Blender 3.0?

UE Shortcuts lists compatibility with Blender 2.82, 2.83, 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, and 3.0, so 3.0 is covered along with the several 2.8 and 2.9 series releases before it. If you are running a version outside that range, check Light Sail VR's page for the latest details before installing, since compatibility beyond those listed builds isn't confirmed. The add-on was published over four years ago, which lines up with that Blender version span.

How do I navigate the viewport with UE Shortcuts?

UE Shortcuts remaps Blender's controls to match Unreal where possible, letting you move with the right mouse and WASD just as you would in Unreal. Beyond navigation, it adds F for Focus, G for a Game View, and 1-9 for stored views, while the End key drops objects to the ground. In the node editor, a right mouse drag moves around and right mouse adds nodes. These come from a mix of a custom keymap and scripted commands for actions not built into Blender by default.

How do I install UE Shortcuts?

UE Shortcuts installs like most Blender add-ons, following the standard add-on installation process. Documentation is provided to help you get set up and learn the shortcuts, and the developer, Light Sail VR, notes you can reach out directly if you need help. After installation, its custom keymap and scripted commands bring the Unreal-style navigation and remapped shortcuts into Blender so you can start using them.

Is UE Shortcuts free, and what license does it use?

UE Shortcuts is listed as free here in our catalog, and it is released under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to distribution or use, check Light Sail VR's page, since terms can change over time. The developer also mentions that if cost is a barrier, you can reach out to them directly. Documentation is provided as well, and a demo video is available if you want more before deciding.

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