Quick Object Explorer - Documentation

Overview

The Quick Object Explorer is a Blender add-on designed to simplify and expedite common 3D modeling tasks. Compatible with Blender 3.0 and above, this add-on provides a set of operators and a dedicated panel to help users manage and manipulate objects efficiently.

Installation

1. Download the Add-on: Obtain the .zip file containing the add-on from the official source or repository.
2. Install in Blender:
   • Open Blender.
   • Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
   • Click on Install... and select the downloaded .zip file.
   • Enable the add-on by checking the checkbox next to "Quick Object Explorer".

Features

1. Object Selection

• Operator: object.quick_select
• Description: Selects an object by name.
• Usage:
  • Enter the name of the object in the provided field.
  • Click the "Select Object" button to make the object active and visible in the viewport.

2. Object Duplication

• Operator: object.quick_duplicate
• Description: Duplicates the selected object(s).
• Usage:
  • Select the object(s) you want to duplicate.
  • Click the "Duplicate Object" button to create copies.

3. Object Mirroring

• Operator: object.quick_mirror
• Description: Mirrors the selected object(s) along the X-axis.
• Usage:
  • Select the object(s) you want to mirror.
  • Click the "Mirror Object" button to create mirrored copies.

4. Mesh Subdivision

• Operator: object.quick_subdivide
• Description: Adds a subdivision to the selected mesh object(s).
• Usage:
  • Select the mesh object(s) you want to subdivide.
  • Click the "Subdivide Object" button to add subdivisions.

5. Send to Floor

• Operator: object.quick_send_to_floor
• Description: Moves the selected object(s) so that they rest on the floor based on their bounding box.
• Usage:
  • Select the object(s) you want to align with the floor.
  • Click the "Send to Floor" button to adjust their position.

6. Object Casting

• Operator: object.quick_cast
• Description: Applies a Cast Modifier to the selected mesh object(s) to change their shape.
• Usage:
  • Select the mesh object(s) you want to cast.
  • Click the "Cast Object" button to apply the modifier.

7. Array Modifier

• Operator: object.quick_array
• Description: Adds and configures an Array Modifier on the selected mesh object(s).
• Properties:
  • count: Number of elements in the array.
  • offset_x: Offset in the X direction.
  • offset_y: Offset in the Y direction.
  • offset_z: Offset in the Z direction.
  • use_constant_offset: Use a constant offset.
  • use_object_offset: Use an object as the offset.
• Usage:
  • Select the mesh object(s) you want to apply the Array Modifier to.
  • Set the desired parameters for the Array Modifier.
  • Click the "Add Array Modifier" button to apply the modifier.

User Interface

The add-on integrates into Blender’s UI as a dedicated panel:

• Location: 3D Viewport > N-panel > Objects tab
• Panel Features:
  • Object List: Displays all objects in the scene.
  • Action Buttons: For selecting, duplicating, mirroring, subdividing, sending to floor, casting, and adding an array modifier.
  • Array Modifier Parameters: Controls for configuring the Array Modifier.

Troubleshooting

• Object Not Found: Ensure the object name is correctly entered and that the object exists in the scene.
• No Object Selected: Make sure you have selected the object(s) before using operators that modify or duplicate objects.
• Modifier Issues: Verify that the selected objects are meshes before applying modifiers.

Support

For additional help or feature requests, please visit the official support page or contact us at [email protected]