What SnapView does

• Add Bookmark — Save the current 3D View (position/orientation), shading/overlay settings, etc
• Apply Bookmark — Instantly restore everything exactly as saved.
• Create Camera From Bookmark — One click to drop a camera that matches the bookmark’s view.
• Scene-local — Bookmarks live in your .blend. Rename, duplicate, or delete freely.

Why artists use it

• Consistency: Jump between tiny details and wide shots without losing your place
• Speed: No more re-framing, re-hiding, or re-enabling overlays.
• Reliability: Cameras that match the exact view you approved.

Quick Start (30 seconds)

1. Open the N-panel → SnapView tab in the 3D Viewport.
2. Frame a view you like → click Add Bookmark to save a bookmark.
3. Click Apply to return to that view anytime.
4. Click Create Camera to spawn a camera that matches the bookmark.

UI Guide

• Bookmarks List: Shows saved views. Select one to work with it.
• Add: Save the current viewport state as a new bookmark.
• Apply: Restore the selected bookmark.
• Create Camera: Spawn a camera aligned to the selected bookmark.
• Manage: Rename, duplicate, or delete bookmarks right in the panel.

Hotkeys (optional, configurable)

Defaults may vary by setup; you can change them anytime in Edit → Preferences → Keymap (filter “SnapView”).

• Ctrl + Alt + B — Add Bookmark
• Alt + B — Apply Bookmark (Full)
• Shift + Alt + B — Create Camera From Bookmark

Tips & Workflows

• Detail ↔ Overview: Save a close-up for precision work and a wide shot for context. Bounce between them without re-framing.
• Storyboard Cameras: Approve views as bookmarks, then Create Camera for each. Great for previz and shot lists.
• Scene Templates: Keep a few “starter” bookmarks in a template .blend for studio-standard angles.
• Large Projects: Use shading-based visibility to keep heavy scenes responsive; SnapView restores it for you.
• Multiple Viewports: Actions apply to the active 3D View region you’re using.

Troubleshooting

• I don’t see the panel. Make sure the add-on is enabled, then open the N-panel → SnapView tab.
• Buttons don’t do anything. Ensure you’re in a 3D Viewport and a bookmark is selected (for Apply/Create).
• Hotkey conflict. Edit → Preferences → Keymap, filter “SnapView,” reassign keys.
• After updating, nothing appears. Restart Blender after reinstalling or switching builds.