Synchronize Workspaces is a free Blender add‑on by MultLabs that preserves the 3D viewport position—and optionally overlay settings—when you switch between workspaces, with per‑workspace control.
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About Synchronize Workspaces
Synchronize Workspaces is an add‑on for Blender (compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer) that carries the 3D viewport position across workspace changes. Users can disable syncing for selected workspaces or toggle it on and off via a widget. The add‑on also offers optional synchronization of viewport and overlay settings, targeting the largest 3D View when multiple viewports are open. It is 3.9 KB in size, requires no special permissions, and is released under the GNU GPL v3.0 or later. Version 1.14.0 addresses an issue in orthographic view.
Features
- Keeps the 3D viewport position between different workspaces when switching
- Disable synchronization for specific workspaces
- Switch synchronization on and off using a widget
- Optionally keeps viewport and overlay settings
- Synchronizes the biggest 3D View in the workspace
- Requires no special permissions
Best for
Blender users who frequently switch between workspaces and want to maintain their viewport orientation and settings without resetting each time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Synchronize Workspaces work with Blender 4.2?
Yes. The add‑on is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and any newer LTS or regular releases.
Can I turn off synchronization for certain workspaces in Synchronize Workspaces?
Yes. You can disable synchronization for individual workspaces in the add‑on’s settings or toggle it globally with the provided widget.
Which 3D view does Synchronize Workspaces synchronize?
The add‑on synchronizes the largest 3D View in the current workspace, so when multiple viewports are open it targets the biggest one.
What license is Synchronize Workspaces released under?
Synchronize Workspaces is released under the GNU General Public License version 3.0 or any later version.
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