Panel Cutter is a lightweight Blender add‑on that creates panel cut geometry from edges marked sharp, offering separate or merged results, random height variation, and vertex‑group tagging, usable in both object and edit modes.
Developed by Blender Guppy.
About Panel Cutter
Panel Cutter is a small, GPL‑licensed Blender add‑on designed for efficiency. It generates panel cut details from edges marked sharp, allowing simple shapes to become detailed sci‑fi models. By default the panels are created as a separate object, but users can merge them into the source mesh. Height randomisation and a dedicated vertex group aid selection and variation. The operator is accessed via the W specials menu and works in both object and edit modes. Compatibility is listed for Blender 3.6 through 5.0. The add‑on appears in the superhive library as a focused tool for panel detailing.
Features
- Makes panel cut details from edges marked sharp
- Merges the resulting geometry to the source mesh or keeps it non-destructive
- Randomizes panel heights
- Vertex group marks panel geometry for easy selection
- Works in both object and edit mode
- Operator accessible from the W specials menu in both modes
Best for
Blender artists who need to add panel cut details to models, from basic geometry to complex sci‑fi builds.
Frequently asked questions
Does Panel Cutter work with Blender 5.0?
Yes, Panel Cutter lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.6 through 5.0, so it should install and run on Blender 5.0.
Where is the Panel Cutter operator located in Blender?
The Panel Cutter operator is located in the W specials menu and is available in both object and edit modes.
Can Panel Cutter keep the new geometry separate from the source mesh?
By default the generated panel geometry is a separate object, but the add‑on offers an option to merge it into the source mesh.
Does Panel Cutter render with Cycles and Eevee?
The add‑on mentions Cycles and Eevee as supported render engines; it generates geometry that can be baked for use with either engine.
Is Panel Cutter free?
Panel Cutter is listed as free in the catalog and is distributed under a GPL license.
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