This2That Suite Manager + Modules

The Smart, Modular Addon Suite for a Faster, Cleaner Blender Workflow

Tired of a cluttered N-Panel filled with tools you barely use? Wish you could have a powerful, customized toolkit that adapts to your workflow?

Welcome to the This2That Suite Manager!

This isn't just another addon; it's a central command center for a growing collection of powerful, efficient tools. The core concept is simple: provide a clean, organized, and lightning-fast workflow by letting you take one thing ("This") and instantly change it's state ("That").

• ► A Tidy Workspace: Stop the clutter! Enable only the modules you need in the preferences. If you don't use a tool, you never have to see it.
• ► Total Control: Easily show or hide individual tool panels directly in the 3D Viewport. Keep your workspace clean while giving you instant access to your favorite utilities.
• ► A Growing Toolkit: The suite is constantly expanding. The manager shows you all available modules, including advanced features for supporters, so you always know what's possible.

A Toolkit for Everyone, Powered by Supporters

Our philosophy is simple: the Blender community deserves access to high-quality tools that solve real-world problems. That's why the This2That suite is built on two pillars:

• ► Free2Use Modules: These are the foundation of the suite. They are not limited 'demos'; they are complete, powerful utilities designed to be genuinely useful in your daily workflow. They should be available through Blender's Extensions Library soon. Join our Discord server to be notified on time when that happens. 
• ► Support2Develop Modules: 'Free2Use' modules are included. These advanced tools solve more complex or specialized problems. By choosing the supporter version, you are not just unlocking these features; you are directly investing in the entire project's future. Your support makes it possible to develop ambitious new ideas, keep all modules updated with the latest Blender releases, and continue improving the core 'Free2Use' tools for everyone.

Thank you for being a part of this journey!

Module Library

► Free2Use Modules (Included in all versions)

Location2Curve: From Objects to Paths Instantly

A highly versatile tool for generating Bezier curves from object positions or animation data. Perfect for creating paths, cables, motion trails, and more.

• ► Create from Selected: Generate a curve that connects a series of static objects (like Empties or Meshes).
• ► Live Edit Mode: Enter a modal mode where the curve updates automatically in real-time as you move the tracked objects. Perfect for interactive adjustments!
• ► Motion Path from Keyframes: Select a single animated object and instantly create a curve that perfectly visualizes its trajectory. The curve intelligently updates if you change the animation.
• ► Quick Curve Resolution: A handy utility to quickly change the smoothness of any selected curve.

Material2Selection: Streamline Your Shading Workflow

A powerful utility for managing and applying materials, simplifying the process of transferring and assigning materials to objects and faces.

• ► Transfer from Active: In Object Mode, copy the material from your active object to all others selected. In Edit Mode, apply the material from the active face to all other selected faces.
• ► Full Material Library: Get a visual gallery of every material in your .blend file, complete with shader ball previews. Find the material you want and apply it to any selection with a single click.

Object2View: Frame Your Shots with Precision

Precisely position and orient objects directly in front of your viewport or active camera. Essential for product turntables, character posing, or placing objects for sculpting.

• ► Interactive Placement: Use a simple distance slider with real-time updates to position objects interactively.
• ► Powerful Orientation Modes: Keep the object's current rotation, match it to the view, or instantly revert to its original orientation.
• ► Snap to Surface: Forget the distance slider! Project the object directly onto the first surface it hits.
• ► Align to Normal: When snapping, make the object sit perfectly flat on the surface it lands on.

► Support2Develop Modules (Unlock with the Supporter Version!)

Camera2View Pro: Master Your Cinematography

Stop wrestling with camera settings. Camera2View Pro turns you into a virtual director, providing a complete cinematography and shot management toolkit in one convenient panel.

• ► One-Click Camera from View: Frame your perfect shot, click one button, and get a new camera perfectly matched and ready to animate.
• ► Rapid Shot & Keyframe Navigation: Instantly cycle between all your shots or jump between keyframes on the active camera's timeline.
• ► Animate with Ease: Directly keyframe essential properties like Focal Length or DOF Distance right from the panel.
• ► Per-Camera Render Resolutions: Manage multiple aspect ratios within ONE .blend file! Set custom resolutions for specific cameras that automatically override the main scene settings when active.

Ops2Macro: Automate Almost Anything

Record, save, and replay sequences of operations to automate complex and repetitive tasks. Build your own library of time-saving macros that are available across all your projects.

• ► Simple Record & Save: Just click "Start Recording," perform your actions, and "Stop & Save" to name your new macro.
• ► One-Click Execution: Run entire workflows instantly from a simple dropdown menu.
• ► Permanent Library: Your macros are saved to Blender's preferences, always ready for your next project.
• ► Import / Export: Back up your macro library to a .json file, move it to a new computer, or share your automated workflows with friends and colleagues.

Overlay2Camera: Build In-Scene Storyboards

Create and manage 3D overlay objects (images or custom models) that are linked to a specific camera. Build complex reference setups or in-scene storyboards that are unique to each shot.

• ► Image & Custom Overlays: Instantly create an image plane from a file or use any object in your scene (text, models, grease pencil) as a custom overlay.
• ► Full Transform Control: Independently adjust the scale, distance, offset, and rotation of every overlay.
• ► Parent to Camera: Easily toggle whether overlays stick to the camera's movement or are "stamped" into world space.
• ► Realize Overlays: "Bake" your reference setup into permanent, editable objects in your scene with one click.

Overlay2View: Your On-Screen Reference Board

Draw one or more custom images directly in the center of your 3D Viewport. Perfect for reference images, storyboards, or composition guides that stay fixed to your screen no matter how you move.

• ► Multi-Image Support: Stack as many overlay images as you need.
• ► On-Screen Transforms: Control the scale, offset, and rotation of each image independently.
• ► Live Texture Refresh: Editing an overlay image in an external app? Click the refresh button to see your changes in Blender instantly.
• ► Placeholder Mode: No image? The tool will draw a colored asterisk as a handy placeholder.

Preset2Camera: Real-World Lenses in Blender

Bring the characteristics of real-world camera lenses directly into your workflow. Stop guessing with focal lengths and instantly apply the look of famous photography and cinema lenses.

• ► Massive Preset Library: Instantly apply settings from real-world lenses, sorted by use case (Portrait, Landscape) and brand (Canon, Sony, ARRI, Cooke, Leica, and more).
• ► Integrated DOF Control: Presets automatically enable Depth of Field. Fine-tune the effect with a Focus Object or manually set the distance.
• ► Custom Bokeh: Control the look of your out-of-focus blur by changing the aperture blades, rotation, and ratio.
• ► Composition Guides: A one-stop shop for professional viewport guides, including Passepartout, Safe Areas, and Mist display.

Installation & Support

Easy Installation as a Blender Extension:

1. Download the This2That_...zip file.
2. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions.
3. Click Install from Disk..., select the .zip file, and confirm.
4. Switch to the Add-ons tab, find "This2That Suite Manager," and tick the checkbox to enable it.
5. Manage all your new modules right from the addon's preferences panel!

Clean Reinstall for Trouble-Free Updates:

For the best experience when updating, we recommend a clean reinstall. A full guide is included in the documentation, but the key is to disable the addon, restart Blender, and manually delete the old this2that folder from your Blender extensions directory before installing the new version.

Get Support / Join the Community!

Have questions, found a bug, or want to share your work? Join our Discord server for direct support and to become part of the community!

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This2That Documentation

• Full Documentation

FAQ

I've purchased the Support2Develop version. How do I activate the new modules?

Simply perform a clean reinstall (see above) using the new, complete .zip file you received. This is the safest way to upgrade. Once installed, you will be able to enable the Support2Develop modules in the addon preferences.

The addon is acting weird or I got an error after updating. How do I fix it?

99% of issues are solved with a clean reinstall. This is crucial to remove old files. Disable the addon in Blender's preferences. Restart Blender. (This is an important step!) Manually navigate to your Blender extensions folder and delete the this2that folder. The path is usually ...//extensions/user_default/. Restart Blender again. Install the new .zip file as normal.

Some modules are grayed out and I can't enable them. Is it a bug?

This is not a bug! It's the intended behavior. It means that the module is part of the Support2Develop collection and is not included in the free version. The UI shows you what's possible with the supporter version.

How do I install this? It's an Extension!

In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Extensions. Click Install from Disk... and select the downloaded .zip file. Now, switch to the Add-ons tab, find "This2That Suite Manager," and tick the checkbox to enable it. You can now manage its sub-modules directly from the addon's preferences panel.