Auto-Constraints: Effortless 2D Constraints For 3D Tools
How to Use
Using the add-on is as simple as using the default Blender tools. If you wish to turn off the constraint behavior, simply toggle the main button in the constraint toolbar or press Shift + Alt + X (The hotkey is configurable in the add-on preferences).
Below is a handy cheatsheet explaining all the options in the UI.
Installation
autoConstraints is installed using the standard Blender add-on method.
If upgrading from the free version or a previous release, make sure to disable it before enabling the new version (step 5.)
Download the latest .zip file
Launch Blender and open the preferences through Edit/Preferences
Go to the Add-on tab and press "Install"
Navigate to the downloaded .zip file and press "Install Add-on"
Disable all other versions of autoConstraints then check the box on the add-on to enable in Blender. You should see the UI pop up in the viewport, the add-on is ready to go!
(Optional) Expand the add-on dropdown to configure preferences
Keymaps
There may be conflicts if you use other add-ons that override hotkeys.
There is now an option to disable automatic keymaps - meaning you'll have to assign them manually. To make this easier there is a sidepanel with all the operators as buttons.
Changelog
1.3.1
- Added support for 3D Tools where "Drag" is set to "Tweak"/"Active Tool"
- Fixed Icons not showing up in rare cases
1.3.5
Constraints will now respect the gizmo's orientation in tool modes
Fixed "repeat last" not working for duplicate and extrude tools
Fixed custom hotkeys with "release confirm" not working
Fixed a couple of Right Click Select issues
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Fixed bug with objects rotated exactly 45 degrees to viewing angle
1.3.6
Fixed rare bug causing new hotkeys to be added every blender session
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