CAD Transform for Blender

CAD Transform for Blender

CAD Transform v2.0.2 for Blender – The Ultimate Precision Measurement & Engineering Toolset

Versions:  v2.0.2 

File Size: 365 KB

Download CAD Transform v2.0.2 for Blender on Windows and Mac, a professional-grade addon designed to bring industrial-level precision, measurement, and transformation tools directly into your 3D workspace. With real-time dimensioning, exact constraint solving, and advanced alignment utilities, CAD Transform transforms how engineers, product designers, and architects work in Blender, eliminating the guesswork of manual scaling and ensuring your models meet strict manufacturing tolerances.

Key Features of CAD Transform v2.0.2:

Real-Time Dimensioning: Display live measurements for distance, angle, radius, and diameter directly in the viewport as you move, rotate, or scale objects, updating instantly with every change

Precision Input Fields: Enter exact numerical values for transformations with support for mathematical expressions (e.g., “10mm + 5in”), ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy without calculator reliance

Smart Alignment & Snapping: Advanced snapping options that align objects to specific vertices, edges, faces, or grid intersections with sub-millimeter precision, including center-to-center and edge-to-edge matching

Constraint Solver: Apply geometric constraints (parallel, perpendicular, tangent, concentric) to objects and curves, automatically adjusting geometry to maintain relationships during editing

Coordinate System Control: Easily switch between Global, Local, Normal, and Custom User-Defined coordinate systems for complex angular transformations and multi-axis assemblies

Batch Transformation: Apply identical precise offsets, rotations, or scales to multiple selected objects simultaneously, perfect for patterning mechanical parts or architectural elements

Unit Conversion & Validation: Instantly convert scenes between Metric and Imperial units with automatic geometry scaling and validation warnings for non-manifold or out-of-tolerance geometry

Enhanced Stability v2.0.2: Improved calculation engine for large assemblies, faster viewport updates for dimension overlays, and better compatibility with Blender 4.x modifier stacks

Cross-Platform Support: Works flawlessly on both Windows and Mac systems including Apple Silicon M1/M2/M3 chips

Perfect For:

Mechanical engineers designing parts for 3D printing, CNC machining, or injection molding

Product designers needing exact dimensions for consumer electronics and hardware

Architects creating precise technical details, railings, and structural components

Makers and hobbyists who require industrial accuracy within a creative tool

Anyone frustrated by Blender’s default lack of real-time measurement and constraint tools

System Requirements:

Blender 3.6, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3+ (Latest LTS recommended)

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 10.15+

8GB RAM minimum (16GB+ recommended for complex assemblies)

No external dependencies required

Installation:
Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons:

Click “Install…” and select the downloaded .zip file for CAD Transform

Enable the checkbox next to “Mesh: CAD Transform”

Access via the Object Context Menu > CAD Transform or the 3D Viewport Sidebar (N-panel) > CAD Tab

Note: Version 2.0.2 introduces a new “Tolerance Checker” that highlights edges or faces deviating from your specified manufacturing tolerance limits, ensuring your design is ready for production before you ever leave Blender.

When precision matters.

CAD like transform for blender 3.3+ / 4.x+ / 5.x

• Precise Move / Rotate / Scale / Align by 3 points

• Precise snap from / snap to workflow.
• Viewport navigation / shading alterations while transforming objects.
• Preview of transformation, allow to snap to source object(s).
• Editable adaptive grid.
• Set custom pivot point at any time.
• Alter snap modes while running.
• Alter constraints at any time.
• Duplication tool
• Support for collection instances
• Works in both object and edit mode for mesh and curves
• Support “Affect only” Origins / Locations / Parents / Correct uvs

Powerful snap from / to

• Vertex
• Edge / Center
• Face / Center
• Grid – local / global / user defined
• Object origin
• Average many snap targets
• Bounding box
• Cursor
• Isolated edges / vertices
• Virtual snap helpers

Constraints XYZ Axis and planes

• Local
• Global
• User defined

The addon is available for download for 10€ + VAT. With that said it would be greatly appreciated if you have the means to pay the suggested 20€ or more as this will facilitate further development of this addon.

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