Bake Shape Keys

Changelog

• Blender 4.5 LTS update. "Duplicate Shape Key" operator of the add-on is kept, because the built-in one doesn't copy animation. It's now called "Duplicate Shape Key (with Animation)" and copies f-curve properties, f-curve modifiers, and all keyframe properties. If shape key has a driver instead of keyframe animation, copies that instead.
• General improvements to operators and polls.
• Simplified Bake Shape Key Action operator, better defaults, doesn't change active frame anymore.

Changelog

Copy Shape Keys operator (inspired by Blender Bob's add-on of same name):

• Can be found in Object > Link/Transfer Data menu (Ctrl-L in object mode).
• Transfers shape keys from all selected objects to active object.
• All shape key properties (i.e. value, range, mute, etc.) are transferred too.
• If shape key uses vertex group and receiving object has vertex group with same name it's applied (same logic works for relative key).
• Locked shape keys are not transferred.
• Behavior can be changed from direct transfer to only copying vertex positions for existing shape keys on receiving objects.

Couple of bug fixes.

Changelog

• Complete refactoring of code. Operators are now significantly faster.
• Duplicate, Split, and Merge operators now work well for muted shape keys.
• Basis shape key doesn't get modified or keyframed by any operator.
• Split operator doesn't deselect vertices in edit mode anymore.
• Keyframe type and easing are preserved when working on animated keys.
• Original object gets hidden after 'Objects from Shape Keys' operator.
• Removed the sidebar panel and its preferences.

No changelog for this release.