Transform Tools for Blender
Advanced gizmo control & precision transformations.
Transform Tools Addon enhances object manipulation in Blender using custom 3D gizmos for precise transformation control. It works closely with Blender's core tools.
Core Features:
Flexible Gizmo Definition: Define transformation origins and targets accurately. Create gizmos automatically from selections, interactively using Blender's 3D cursor, or update them based on existing elements.
Interactively craft custom 3D gizmos with precise control. watch: Interactive Gizmo Creation
Quickly generate gizmos from existing selections. Watch Automatic Gizmo Creation
Dual-Gizmo Transformations: Apply a transformation between the two gizmo states, using modes for full transform (location, rotation, scale), specific axis alignment, or location only.
Constrained Transforms: Execute transformations where selections move or rotate from the 3D Cursor position along specified direction towards calculated intersection point on target line, plane, or center derived from the gizmo setup.
Advanced Options: Includes interpolation, duplication, edit-mode extrusion, axis flipping, and count repetition.
Gizmo Management: Provides tools to swap, copy/paste, undo/redo gizmo states, and control visibility.
Independent Custom Orientation: Use the Active gizmo as a custom transform orientation for standard Blender transform tools like Move, Rotate, Scale, etc.
Watch all feature demonstrations in our Blender: Transform Tools Addon - Feature Demonstrations - YouTube
Workflow:
The addon operates by defining the 'Previous' (start) and 'Active' (end) gizmo states, then applying transformations based on these states. This system facilitates precise pose-to-pose adjustments and complex constrained operations. It integrates with Blender's 3D Cursor for placement and initiating constrained actions.
Supports Blender versions 3.6 through 4.4 and future 4.x LTS releases.