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  • Published 7 May 2019

Better Object Custom Properties

I'm writing an add-on that utilizes a library of blender objects. Each library asset needs custom properties associated to it. When using the Custom Properties panel in 2.8, I noticed it's a bit lacking in important features.

Here's my request:

  • The Edit Property pop-up appears upon clicking the Add button
  • Allow the selection of a data type from [Int] [Float] [String] [Bool] as buttons
  • Have the property edit UI change based on the data type selected above
  • Allow presets for adding a group of custom properties
  • More obvious Bool type (actually use a check box rather than 0 or 1)

I'll add a mock-up photo once completed.

Thanks

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Development Status: Open

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techrules08041
7 May 2019

3 Comments

muream

An Enum data type would also be really useful.

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VupliDerts

Definitely agree. The ability to add custom properties is incredibly useful for a broad range of purpoes, from annotation, to drivers, to todo lists, notes etc.

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VanessaE

I know this is a bit late, but I would also really like to have a "presets" option for custom properties as well.

In a project I'm working on, each object produced therein has about 20 custom properties, and since the various options only make sense when used in the right combinations, it would be extremely useful if the user could just select a preset and have them all fill-in.