keKit is a General Tool-Kit Add-on for Blender
• The Add-On provides extensive options for customizing & optimizing workflows.
• An all-in-one collection of Scripts, Tools, Macros and Pie-Menus, etc.
•
Modular - The kit is composed of separate
modules that can be enabled or disabled.
• At your discretion -
No preset shortcuts.
∆ First Installation
• Install zip-file from prefs/add-ons inside Blender.
(Do not extract zip-file)
∆ Updating
To avoid potential shortcut & prefs-issues when upgrading keKit -
Follow these instructions
exactly:
• Close blender.
• Delete the kekit add-on folder manually. (Find
HERE)
• Replace with the folder in the downloaded zip file (unzip here).
• Restart blender.
∆ Kit Preferences
Between Blender version installs, or different computers,
you can transfer the
keKit prefs file from the user config folder.
•
Export/Import keKit prefs in the add-on preferences.
└─
Note: Does NOT contain shortcuts, only keKit settings.
∆ General Use
• keKit is found in the 3d viewport tabs (the "N-panel")
• Mouse-hover over each script in the keKit panels for tool-tip pop-ups.
• Right mouse button for shortcut assignment:
└─
No keKit-default shortcuts are preset - you manage your own shortcuts.
∆ Known Issues
• keKit is (reported to be) incompatible with 'Simple Tabs'(and similar):
└─ Add keKit to the "exclude" feature in Simple Tabs prefs.
v2.22
Radial Instances (NEW)
• Modal circular linked-duplication with re-activation feature.
• No modifiers, no geo-nodes.
• Place CURSOR as center. 'Hub' axis is the SELECTED OBJECT axis facing you/view.
VIDEO (YT)
Linear Array - Instances (Upd/NEW)
• A new feature for Linear Array (not a separate operator like Radial Instances)
• Converts to Duplicated Linked-Data Mesh Objects (aka 'Instances')
- This "finalizes" the live modal LA modifier
• Also available as a shortcut during Modal in the regular Linear Array.
- Meaning, you can re-activate the LA modal and "finalize" to instances at any time
• (Linux) Added support for unsupported keys (such as GRLESS) as "Y" (
This)
VIDEO
Extract & Extrude (ExEx) (NEW)
• Extracts mesh selection, offsets and extrudes.
• Duplication panel.
• Adjustments in the redo-panel.
VIDEO
Cursor Fit & Align (Upd/Fix)
- Improved alignments
- Between separate island selection align support
- Fixed z-rotation issue in object mode
Copy+ (Upd)
- Cut+/Copy+/Paste+ rewritten (again!)
- Now uses the native copybuffer (temp-export method) in both Object & Edit Mode
- Paste+ Merge option for Object Mode re-instated:
(Auto-Merges if Mesh Object is selected when pasting)
Extract & Edit (Upd/NEW)
- Itemize & E&E are now combined into ONE operator (using the E&E name).
- All options are available in the shortcut-editor. Build-your-own variant!
IMAGE
Unrotator (Upd)
- Group Move Feature added: Using temp-parenting to place multi-object selections
VIDEO
- Multi Object Clear Rotation support: Each cleared when pointing at selected obj.
- Fixed (Modal Object Mode) Center Snap:
Will now snap to the face under the mouse when done (not when starting)
- Options in the redo-panel are now the same as the keKit panel props
StepRotate (Upd)
- StepRotate Pie Menu : Added loc, scl, (& both) 'clear'.
- Added StepRotate 90/-90 buttons (for shortcut assignment, e.g: modifiers+mouse wheel)
IMAGE
VIDEO
Context Delete (Fix)
- Smart-Delete Mode Fix: Dissolve invalid geo (e.g. line edges) will now delete
FitPrim (Upd/Fix)
- When selecting all geo in the default cube now warns, not error msg (invalid selection)
- Void Clone: Non-mesh obj support (Just a alt. duplication method)
VIDEO
Context Select (Upd/New)
- Collection Select Option: Selects all other objects in the selected object's collection
Context Connect (Fix)
- Fixed knife-only bug with multiple objects selected
Snapping Combos (Upd)
- Snapping Combos: Naming menu & Snapping Menu:
Added reference slot numbers & the color icons for clarity
IMAGE
Misc Panel Updates
- Removed "Save prefs" reminders in pop-over info, no longer needed
keKIT : Modes Module (Upd)
- This module is now only available as a separate Add-on
HERE
VIDEO DEMO
v2.20
Unrotator (Upd)
• Added grid placement functionality (Object & Edit Mode)
└─ When pointing over nothing, selection will be placed on the grid
└─ Placement options:
VIDEO
Align Origin To Selected (Upd)
• Added Invert z-axis Toggle. Default on. (Easier new bottom orientation)
Itemize (upd)
• keKit panel entry restored. Why not.
v2.19
Copy+ (Fix)
• (Cut+) Automatically makes sure object is actually selected (not context only)
• Undo improvement.
Extract&Edit (upd)
• Itemize has been integrated with E&E, as a toggle.
└─ No difference to E&E other than that there can be transforms now
└─ Copy variant deprecated. (Dupe before E&E, save a shortcut)
Itemize (upd)
• Deprecated. (Operator still available, until the next update)
Donation-ware: If you find use for it, consider donating! ┌──────────┐ │ DOWNLOAD │ └──────────┘ (--> Gumroad) Full Documentation: ┌──────┐ │ WIKI │ └──────┘ ▸ Most recent updates: Release Notes ▸ Older updates can be found in the complete Back-log ▸ FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) --- INSTRUCTIONS ---
∆ First Installation • Install zip-file from prefs/add-ons inside Blender. (Do not extract zip-file) ∆ Updating To avoid potential shortcut & prefs-issues when upgrading keKit - Follow these instructions exactly: • Close blender. • Delete the kekit add-on folder manually. (Find HERE) • Replace with the folder in the downloaded zip file (unzip here). • Restart blender. ∆ Kit Preferences Between Blender version installs, or different computers, you can transfer the keKit prefs file from the user config folder. • Export/Import keKit prefs in the add-on preferences. └─ Note: Does NOT contain shortcuts, only keKit settings. ∆ General Use • keKit is found in the 3d viewport tabs (the "N-panel") • Mouse-hover over each script in the keKit panels for tool-tip pop-ups. • Right mouse button for shortcut assignment: └─ No keKit-default shortcuts are preset - you manage your own shortcuts. ∆ Known Issues • keKit is (reported to be) incompatible with 'Simple Tabs'(and similar): └─ Add keKit to the "exclude" feature in Simple Tabs prefs.--- LINKS --- ▸ keKit demos & other videos on YouTube ▸ Public feedback & discussion at BlenderArtists ▸ Former keKit "Modes Module" is available as stand-alone add-on: HERE VIDEO DEMO --- RELEASE NOTES ---v2.22 Radial Instances (NEW) • Modal circular linked-duplication with re-activation feature. • No modifiers, no geo-nodes. • Place CURSOR as center. 'Hub' axis is the SELECTED OBJECT axis facing you/view. VIDEO (YT) Linear Array - Instances (Upd/NEW) • A new feature for Linear Array (not a separate operator like Radial Instances) • Converts to Duplicated Linked-Data Mesh Objects (aka 'Instances') - This "finalizes" the live modal LA modifier • Also available as a shortcut during Modal in the regular Linear Array. - Meaning, you can re-activate the LA modal and "finalize" to instances at any time • (Linux) Added support for unsupported keys (such as GRLESS) as "Y" (This) VIDEO Extract & Extrude (ExEx) (NEW) • Extracts mesh selection, offsets and extrudes. • Duplication panel. • Adjustments in the redo-panel. VIDEO Cursor Fit & Align (Upd/Fix) - Improved alignments - Between separate island selection align support - Fixed z-rotation issue in object mode Copy+ (Upd) - Cut+/Copy+/Paste+ rewritten (again!) - Now uses the native copybuffer (temp-export method) in both Object & Edit Mode - Paste+ Merge option for Object Mode re-instated: (Auto-Merges if Mesh Object is selected when pasting) Extract & Edit (Upd/NEW) - Itemize & E&E are now combined into ONE operator (using the E&E name). - All options are available in the shortcut-editor. Build-your-own variant! IMAGE Unrotator (Upd) - Group Move Feature added: Using temp-parenting to place multi-object selections VIDEO - Multi Object Clear Rotation support: Each cleared when pointing at selected obj. - Fixed (Modal Object Mode) Center Snap: Will now snap to the face under the mouse when done (not when starting) - Options in the redo-panel are now the same as the keKit panel props StepRotate (Upd) - StepRotate Pie Menu : Added loc, scl, (& both) 'clear'. - Added StepRotate 90/-90 buttons (for shortcut assignment, e.g: modifiers+mouse wheel) IMAGE VIDEO Context Delete (Fix) - Smart-Delete Mode Fix: Dissolve invalid geo (e.g. line edges) will now delete FitPrim (Upd/Fix) - When selecting all geo in the default cube now warns, not error msg (invalid selection) - Void Clone: Non-mesh obj support (Just a alt. duplication method) VIDEO Context Select (Upd/New) - Collection Select Option: Selects all other objects in the selected object's collection Context Connect (Fix) - Fixed knife-only bug with multiple objects selected Snapping Combos (Upd) - Snapping Combos: Naming menu & Snapping Menu: Added reference slot numbers & the color icons for clarity IMAGE Misc Panel Updates - Removed "Save prefs" reminders in pop-over info, no longer needed keKIT : Modes Module (Upd) - This module is now only available as a separate Add-on HERE VIDEO DEMOv2.21 Installation (Fix) • Fixed activate issue for add-on for fresh installsv2.20 Unrotator (Upd) • Added grid placement functionality (Object & Edit Mode) └─ When pointing over nothing, selection will be placed on the grid └─ Placement options: VIDEO Align Origin To Selected (Upd) • Added Invert z-axis Toggle. Default on. (Easier new bottom orientation) Itemize (upd) • keKit panel entry restored. Why not.v2.19 Copy+ (Fix) • (Cut+) Automatically makes sure object is actually selected (not context only) • Undo improvement. Extract&Edit (upd) • Itemize has been integrated with E&E, as a toggle. └─ No difference to E&E other than that there can be transforms now └─ Copy variant deprecated. (Dupe before E&E, save a shortcut) Itemize (upd) • Deprecated. (Operator still available, until the next update)--- BACK LOG --- Complete Update Back-log [EOF]
