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Add-on X-Ray Selection Tools
X-Ray Selection Tools

Box, lasso and circle selection tools with x-ray.
Add-on by MarshmallowCirno
About What's New Reviews Version History
Selecting through with X-Ray shading Selecting through without X-Ray shading Selecting all overlapping edges and faces: Built-in tools vs add-on tools Selecting only objects fully enclosed within the selection region Selecting all objects overlapping the selection region Toggling settings based on drag direction. Example: drag left-to-right to select all overlapping objects, and right-to-left to select only objects fully enclosed within the selection region Toggling settings based on drag direction. Example: drag left-to-right for default selection, and right-to-left to select through Excluding backfacing elements from the selection

A Blender add-on that introduces new box, circle, and lasso selection tools with enhanced features. These tools can automatically toggle X-Ray shading, enable selection through with or without X-Ray, select objects either fully enclosed or overlapping the selection area, and dynamically adjust selection behavior based on the drag direction.

The tools can be accessed via the Blender toolbar or through keyboard shortcuts.

Video tutorial

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1v01p2No0n8

Documentation

https://marshmallowcirno.github.io/XRay_Selection_Tools/


What's New

4.9.0 April 1st, 2025
  • Features
    • Added support for using the operating system key (Command key on macOS or Windows key on Windows) as a modifier key, similar to Ctrl, Alt, and Shift
  • Bug Fixes
    • Fixed an AssertionError that occurred in certain cases when using the box or lasso tool in object mode.

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Developer
MarshmallowCirno
Rating
(6)
Version
4.9.0
Updated
1 mo
Published
Nov. 30th, 2024
Downloads
5768
Size
85.4 KB
Compatibility
Blender 4.2  and newer
Website
blenderartists.org/t/x-ray-selection-tools/1212316
Report Issues
github.com/MarshmallowCirno/XRay_Selection_Tools
License
GNU General Public License v3.0 or later
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Reviews

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  • andrew-78
  • v4.9.0
  • 1 w

duh should be standard - thanks for providing

  • Egg4D
  • v4.8.2
  • 2 mo

Great!

  • Toureiro
  • v4.8.2
  • 2 mo

Having to go in and out of xray or wireframe to select hidden things, with no alternative in vanilla blender is madness!

Until that option exists, this addon is an absolute must have!

5.0

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