Global Mirror

Jammie in Modeling


The ultimate tool for managing complex symmetrical models. Control dozens of Mirror modifiers directly from your active object!

😫 The Problem

Ever built a complex robot, vehicle, or architectural piece and felt the pain of managing Mirror modifiers across dozens of separate parts? Selecting each component, setting the same Mirror Object, and tweaking the same axis over and over is a slow, tedious, and error-prone process. There has to be a better way.

✨ The Solution

Global Mirror Sync transforms your workflow with an intuitive "Active Object" sync system. This add-on introduces a special Global Mirror modifier. The modifier on your currently selected (active) object becomes the master controller.

Any change you make to it—especially setting the Mirror Object—is instantly broadcast to every other Global Mirror modifier in your entire scene. Model smarter, not harder.


🚀 Key Features

  • Active Object is King: Your workflow couldn't be simpler. The modifier on the object you have selected is the source of truth. What you see on its modifier is what you get on every other linked modifier.

  • Universal Mirror Object Sync: This is the game-changer. Set the Mirror Object (e.g., a central Empty) once on your active object's modifier, and every other part will immediately mirror across it. No more endless eyedropper clicking!

  • Syncs Everything That Matters: All key properties are synced from the active object: Mirror Object, Axis, Bisect, Flip, Merge Limit, and more.

  • Seamless Integration: A "Global Mirror" button is added directly to your Add Modifier menu for quick, one-click application.

  • Scene-Wide Control: Works across every mesh object in your .blend file that has the modifier.


🎯 How It Works

The "Active Object" workflow is incredibly fast and intuitive:

  1. Add the "Global Mirror" modifier (from the Add Modifier > Generate menu) to all the parts you need to sync.

  2. Select any one of these parts to make it the active object.

  3. In its Global Mirror modifier, pick your Mirror Object and configure the axis, merge limit, and other options.

  4. Instantly, all other objects with the modifier will snap to the exact same settings.

  5. Need to make a change? Just select any of the parts, tweak its modifier, and the rest will follow its lead.

    💡 Perfect For

    This tool is an essential addition for anyone building complex, symmetrical objects:

    • Hard-Surface Modelers: Effortlessly construct symmetrical robots, spaceships, vehicles, and weapons from countless individual components.

    • Architectural Visualization: Create perfectly symmetrical buildings, complex window frames, or furniture layouts with absolute precision.

    • Character Artists: Easily manage symmetrical armor sets, accessories, and props for characters.


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Details
Dev Fund Contributor
Published 11 months ago
Blender Version 3.0 - 4.5
Extension Type N/A
Render Engine Used Blender-Internal, Cycles, Eevee
License GPL