Sort Objects Blender Add-on Documentation

Overview

Sort Objects is a powerful Blender add-on developed by alexdepario. It simplifies the process of organizing objects within collections by offering various sorting criteria. With this add-on, you can quickly arrange objects based on their face count, material count, or type, enhancing your workflow and productivity in Blender.

Installation

1. Download the "sort_objects.zip" file containing the add-on.
2. Launch Blender.
3. Go to Edit > Preferences.
4. Click on the Add-ons tab.
5. Click the Install... button and navigate to the location of the downloaded zip file.
6. Select the zip file and click Install Add-on.
7. Enable the add-on by ticking the checkbox next to "Sort Objects" in the add-ons list.
8. Click Save Preferences to confirm the installation.

Usage

Accessing the Functionality

To use the Sort Objects functionality, follow these steps:

1. Open Blender.
2. Switch to the 3D Viewport.
3. Press N to open the Sidebar panel.
4. In the Sidebar panel, navigate to the Item tab.
5. Click on the Sort Objects panel.

Sorting Options

The add-on provides the following sorting options:

1. Sort by Faces: Sorts objects within the selected collection based on their face count.
2. Sort by Materials: Sorts objects within the selected collection based on their material count.
3. Sort by Type: Sorts objects within the selected collection based on their type.

Functionality

• Sort by Faces: Arranges objects within the collection in ascending or descending order of their face count.
• Sort by Materials: Arranges objects within the collection in ascending or descending order of their material count.
• Sort by Type: Arranges objects within the collection alphabetically based on their type.

Notes

• Objects are sorted within the selected collection.
• Each sorting button toggles between ascending and descending order with each click.

Version Information

• Add-on Name: Sort Objects
• Blender Compatibility: 2.80 and above
• Version: 1.0

With Sort Objects, managing and organizing objects in Blender becomes effortless. Whether you're working on complex scenes or simple projects, this add-on provides valuable assistance, allowing you to focus on your creative work efficiently. Enjoy enhanced object sorting capabilities with Sort Objects