Blender Friendly Pivot 1.0 is a highly efficient pivot and origin control add-on designed to streamline 3D modeling workflows in Blender. Inspired by the Autodesk Maya Pivot Transform tool, it introduces intuitive and rapid control over pivot orientation, origin location, and 3D cursor positioning—without needing to manually select parts of an object.
The core feature allows users to press and hold the D key and hover over the desired component. Depending on your input method—left, middle, or right mouse button—you can instantly change the pivot location, orientation, or origin point. This greatly reduces the time and steps normally required for these transformations.
The add-on includes advanced tools such as:
Pivot Gadget: Precisely shift the origin in 3D space or set individual pivot angles using an incremental snapping system.
Bbox Gadget: Adjust origin and 3D cursor based on the object’s bounding box, enabling fast and intuitive realignment.
Friendly Pivot 1.0 also supports curves, bones, and even allows 3D cursor manipulation within the UV Editor, making it ideal for rigging, animation setup, and precise modeling tasks.
Installation is straightforward:
Use Blender 2.80 or later.
Remove older versions of the add-on before installation.
Navigate to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, click "Install," select the friendly_pivot.zip file, and enable the add-on.
Save preferences to retain it for future sessions.
Latest Update:
Now compatible with Blender 4.0, ensuring optimal functionality on the latest Blender builds.
Perfect for:
Modelers, riggers, and animators seeking fast pivot/origin adjustments and better control within their Blender projects.
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Published:
Jun 13, 2025 12:42 PM
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v1.0
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