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Overview

The addon targets users with limited screen real estate, like laptop or single-monitor users. It reduces UI clutter and allows for quick one-click solution to switch between editor areas, enhancing productivity while keeping a clean workspace.

Features

• Header Integration: Quick switch buttons are automatically added to editor headers, allowing for a one-click solution to switch between editor areas without having to navigate drop-down menus.
• Custom Editor Switching: Define custom switches between editor areas, such as switching from the 3D Viewport to the Shader Editor.
• Two-Way Switching: Optional two-way switching feature lets users toggle back and forth between editors with ease.
• Simple UI: A minimalistic interface in the preferences panel allows for easy configuration of switches.

Usage Instructions

1. After enabling the addon, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons and locate the S3D_QuickSwitch section.
2. Click the Add Switch button to define a new editor switch.
3. Configure the following options for each switch:
   • From Area: Select the editor area you want to switch from (e.g., 3D Viewport).
   • To Area: Select the editor area to switch to (e.g., Shader Editor).
   • Two-way: Enabled by default, this option allows to switch between One-way and Two-way mode.
4. A switch button will appear in the header of the active editor area, allowing quick access to your configured switches.

Example Setup:

• Create a switch from 3D Viewport to Shader Editor.
• A button will appear in the 3D Viewport and Shader Editor header right most end (Refer Preview images), allowing you to switch instantly between them.

Supported Editor Areas

• 3D Viewport
• Shader Editor
• Video Sequencer
• Properties
• Outliner
• Python Console
• Image Editor
• Text Editor
• And many more.