Extensions:2.6/Py/Scripts/3D interaction/quicktools

Quick Tools Menu
Creates a quick-access menu of commonly used tools and macros for Object Mode, Edit Mode, and Sculpt Mode

UI location	View 3D > Q key
Usage	A set of quick-access menus for common tools, macros, and options. The menu is called with Q
Version	0.7	Author(s)	Jonathan Williamson
Blender	2.67	License	GPL
Category	3D View	Distribution	External
Note(s)	The hotkey can be changed via User Preferences > Input > Object/Edit/Sculpt

Executable information

File name
Current version download	http://cgcookie.s3.amazonaws.com/scripts/blender/add-ons/quicktools_0.7.zip

Links	http://github.com/cgcookie/script-bakery

Installation

1. Download the quicktools_##.zip above.
2. Open Blender and go to File » User Preferences » Add-ons
3. Click Install from File, navigate to the downloaded .zip, click Install from File
4. The add-ons should now be filtered to show only Quick Tools. Enable with with the checkbox to the right of the name.
5. Click Save User Settings if you wish the add-on to be enabled by default.

Usage

With the add-on enabled, you can now access it from the 3D View with Q

	Changing the Hotkey
	You can change the menu(s) hotkey from File » User Preferences » Input » 3D View » Object Mode / Mesh / Sculpt

Object Mode

The Object Mode menu provides a series of tools that are commonly used.

Add Subsurf

Adds a subdivision surface modifier to the active object with Levels set to 2 and Optimal Display enabled.

Apply Subsurf

Applys any and all subsurf modifiers on the active object. The menu item is disabled if no subsurf modifiers exist on the active object.

Add Mirror

Adds a mirror modifier to the active object with Clipping enabled.

Add Target

Adds an empty object as a target for the Mirror modifier center. If a mesh is selected, and that mesh has a mirror modifier on it, then it will auto-assign the empty to the modifier's Mirror Object field.

Add Modifier

Let's you access the Add Modifier menu to add any modifier from the 3D View

Apply All Modifiers

Applies all modifiers on the selected objects.

Set Origin

Gives access to the Origin Menu for changing the active object's origin.

Shade Smooth

Set the selected objects to smooth shading

Shade Flat

Set the selected objects to flat shading

Edit Mode

Inset Faces

Use the inset tool

Subdivide

Use the subdivide tool

Knife Topology Tool

Activate the knife tool

Bridge Two Edgeloops

Bridge the current selection if able

Vertex Connect

Connect two selected vertices

Add Bsurface

Create a mesh from the current grease pencil strokes. Note: requires BSurfaces to be enabled.

Add Mirror

Adds a mirror modifier to the active object with Clipping enabled.

Sculpt Mode

Dynamic Topology

Toggle dynamic topology on or off.

Collapse Short Edges

Toggle Collapse Short Edges on or off. Disabled if Dynamic Topology is off.

Add Subsurf

Adds a subdivision surface modifier to the active object with Levels set to 2 and Optimal Display enabled.

Apply Subsurfv

Applys any and all subsurf modifiers on the active object. The menu item is disabled if no subsurf modifiers exist on the active object.

Add Remesh

Adds a subdivision surface modifier to the active object with Levels set to 2 and Optimal Display enabled.

Apply Remesh

Applys any and all remesh modifiers on the active object. The menu item is disabled if no remesh modifiers exist on the active object.

Toggle X/Y/Z Symmetry

Enable or disable symmetry along the specified axis. Jay Tools also registers hotkeys, to make these accessible with ⇧ ShiftX ⇧ ShiftY ⇧ ShiftZ

Toggle X/Y/Z Lock

Enable or disable axis locking along the specified axis.