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Viewlink - Easy Navigation

by Playful Pixel·Workflow

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Why we like it

Viewlink earns its place in the superhive library as a standalone take on viewport linking, pulled out of the Split Screen Sync project to focus purely on keeping multiple views connected. The direct Python-based linking and support for undocked viewports across monitors are its defining traits.

What is Viewlink - Easy Navigation?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation is a Blender add-on from Playful Pixel that keeps multiple viewport views linked together. It began as a standalone version of the viewport linking feature built during the Split Screen Sync project, focused purely on linking views. The developer built it for animators, modelers, and anyone working with multiple views.

The add-on links multiple viewports and supports undocked viewports across separate monitors. Syncing runs on direct Python-based linking rather than camera locking, and the frame rate of the sync is adjustable. Documentation is included.

Viewlink requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer and is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 through 4.5. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, is distributed as a Blender extension-compatible add-on under the GPL license, and its developer is a Blender Development Fund contributor.

Who is Viewlink - Easy Navigation best for?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation is best for animators, modelers, and anyone working across multiple viewport views in Blender.

How much does Viewlink - Easy Navigation cost?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Links multiple viewport views together
  • Support for undocked viewports across separate monitors
  • Adjustable frame rate sync
  • Direct Python-based linking with no camera locking
  • Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Documentation included

Tags

#Blender#add-on#viewport#navigation#workflow#multi-monitor#sync#animation

Frequently asked questions

Does Viewlink work with Blender 4.5?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer and is listed as compatible with Blender versions 4.2 through 4.5, so it works with Blender 4.5. It is distributed as a Blender extension-compatible add-on. If you are on an older release, note that anything before 4.2.0 falls outside the stated support range, so check your Blender version on the developer's page before installing to confirm it matches your current setup.

Does Viewlink support using separate monitors?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation supports undocked viewports, which covers setups spread across separate monitors. It links multiple viewport views together and keeps them in sync, and the frame rate of that sync is adjustable. The linking is handled through direct Python-based linking rather than camera locking. For details on configuring undocked viewports across displays, see the included documentation or the developer's page.

What operating systems does Viewlink run on?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, covering the three desktop platforms Blender itself runs on. It requires Blender 4.2.0 or newer and is provided as a Blender extension-compatible add-on. Keeping Blender within the stated 4.2 to 4.5 range on your operating system is the main requirement to confirm before installing, so verify your Blender version alongside your platform on the developer's page.

How does Viewlink sync views without camera locking?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation uses direct Python-based linking to sync viewport views, rather than relying on camera locking. It can link multiple viewport views at once, including undocked viewports across separate monitors, and the frame rate of the sync is adjustable so you can set how the linked views update. Refer to the included documentation on the developer's page for guidance on setting up the linking and adjusting the sync rate.

Is Viewlink free to use?

Viewlink - Easy Navigation is listed as free here in the catalog. Licensing offered by the developer can change over time, so for current terms and any purchase or support options, check the developer's page directly. The add-on is distributed under the GPL license, and the developer is a Blender Development Fund contributor. Confirm the licensing that applies to your personal or commercial use on the developer's page before downloading.

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