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UV Sandbox turns UV editing into an interactive playground. Move UV islands by dragging, watch them fall and collide with physics, or shuffle them for random layouts. With an easy-to-use interface, it’s perfect for artists experimenting with UVs or anyone looking to add creativity to their workflow.

Compatibility: Blender 4.4+

Installation

1. Download: Download uvsandbox0_1.zip
2. Install:

• Open Blender 4.4+.
• Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
• Click Install, select uvsandbox0_1.zip, and enable "UV Sandbox".

1. Verify: Look for "UV Sandbox" in the UV Editor’s sidebar (N-panel).

Usage

Starting UV Sandbox

1. Open the UV Editor in Blender.
2. Select a mesh with UVs (e.g., an unwrapped object).
3. Launch the tool:

• Go to the N-panel (press N), find the "UV Sandbox" tab, and click Start UV Sandbox.
• Or press Ctrl+P.

Interacting with UV Islands

• Select: Click an island to highlight it; Shift+click to select multiple.
• Move: Drag selected islands to reposition them.
• Physics: Click Play to enable gravity and collisions; click Pause to stop.
• Shuffle: Click Shuffle or press Ctrl+S to randomize island positions.
• Adjust Settings: Use sliders in the side panel to tweak gravity or collision behavior.
• Toggle Panel: Press H to show/hide the side panel.
• Exit: Press Esc or click Exit to save changes and close.

Requirements

• A mesh with an active UV layer.
• Must be in the UV Editor to start the tool.