## Installation Guide
1. Download the `.zip` file.
2. In Blender, go to **Edit > Preferences > Add-ons**.
3. Click **Install...** (or *Get Add-ons* in newer versions) and select the `.zip` file.
4. Enable the addon **ModiTo Instances**.

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## How to Use

### 1. Panel Location
Find the **ModiTo Instances** panel in the **Sidebar (N-panel)** inside the 3D Viewport.

### 2. Converting Modifiers to Instances
* Select your object containing Array, Mirror, or simple Geometry Nodes modifiers.
* Click **Mirror+Array+GN to Instances**.
* The addon will automatically convert your duplicates into real linked object instances while preserving any additional modifier stack!

### 3. Quick Selection
* Click **Select Instances** (or use the shortcut `Shift + L`) to instantly select all linked duplicates of the active object for fast batch editing.

### 4. Smart Apply
* Click **Apply Modifiers to Instances** to apply modifiers across all instance copies simultaneously without breaking links or requiring manual re-linking.

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## Compatibility
* Works with **Blender 4.5 up to Blender 5.2+**.
* Fully compatible with both Legacy and the new Blender 5 Array modifier systems.