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View Selected

by wans7.gumroad.com·Workflow

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Why we like it

A compact add-on that focuses on a single task — reframing the view around a selected mesh element via a shortcut. Distributed under the GPL and compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer.

What is View Selected?

View Selected is a lightweight Blender add-on from wans7.gumroad.com that adjusts your view angle according to the mesh element you have selected. It works with faces, vertices, and edges, letting you reorient the viewport around a specific part of your geometry.

The workflow is straightforward: switch to Edit Mode, select a mesh element, then press the backtick (`) shortcut key. A set of available options appears, and you choose the one you want. The add-on carries a small footprint and requires no special permissions in Blender.

Released at version 1.0.0, View Selected is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, and is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. The developer invites feedback through the review section for future improvements, and additional add-ons are available in the wans7.gumroad.com collection.

Who is View Selected best for?

View Selected is best for blender users working in Edit Mode who want to reorient the viewport around a selected face, vertex, or edge.

How much does View Selected cost?

View Selected is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Changes the view angle based on the selected mesh element
  • Works with face, vertex, and edge selections
  • Triggered by the backtick (`) shortcut key in Edit Mode
  • Presents available options to choose from on activation
  • Requires no special permissions in Blender
  • Small install size at around 4.0 KB

Tags

#Blender#add-on#viewport#mesh editing#edit mode#workflow#navigation

Frequently asked questions

Does View Selected work with Blender 4.2?

View Selected is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it runs on the 4.2 LTS release and later versions. The add-on is available at version 1.0.0, published on May 28th, 2026. It carries a small footprint of around 4.0 KB and requires no special permissions in Blender. If you run an older Blender version, check the developer's page for whether an alternative build is offered before installing.

How do I use View Selected in Blender?

View Selected works in Edit Mode. Switch to Edit Mode, select a mesh element — a face, vertex, or edge — then press the backtick (`) shortcut key. A set of available options appears, and you select the one you want. The chosen option changes your view angle based on the selected element. The process is designed to be quick, keeping the interaction to a single shortcut and a menu selection each time you reframe the viewport.

Is View Selected free to use?

View Selected is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and the add-on requires no special permissions in Blender. For current licensing details and additional add-ons from the same developer, visit the wans7.gumroad.com page. The developer also invites users to leave feedback in the review section, which is noted as informing future improvements to the add-on.

How do I install View Selected?

View Selected can be added to Blender by dragging and dropping the add-on into the application, or by downloading the file and installing it from disk through Blender's extensions preferences. The download is a small package of around 4.0 KB. Once installed, the add-on becomes available in the 3D View, where you can use its shortcut in Edit Mode. Issues can be reported through the developer's GitHub repository linked on the add-on page.

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