Pivot Transform 5 + Gizmo/Save 3D Cursor is a free Blender add‑on that lets you reposition an object’s origin and the 3D cursor, align pivots to polygon normals or bounding‑box points, and save or apply those placements from edit mode.
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Developed by Max Derksen.

About Pivot Transform 5 + Gizmo/Save 3D Cursor
Pivot Transform 5 + Gizmo/Save 3D Cursor adds a collection of origin‑handling tools to Blender. It can align the pivot (origin) to a selected polygon’s normal, move or rotate it, place it at the object or 3D cursor centre, or snap it to bounding‑box extremes. Functions include Transform (enhanced standard transform), Pivot Flow (Maya‑style workflow), Pivot Drop, Pivot To Bottom, Pivot To Select, Pivot To Center Of Mesh, Pivot To 3D Cursor and Pivot To Active with axis alignment. Separate panels let you save the pivot or 3D cursor position and rotation for later reuse, and a Pivot Apply panel works from edit mode. The add‑on is compatible with Blender 3.0 through 5.2, is distributed under the GPL license, and its documentation is hosted on GitBook.
Features
- Align the pivot to the normals of a chosen polygon, then move and rotate it as needed
- BBox function moves the pivot to bounding-box points and helps find the endpoints of selected objects
- Pivot Flow follows a Maya-like approach to working with the pivot; Pivot Drop moves it aligned to selected items
- Pivot Save and 3D Cursor Save panels store position and rotation, with the option to apply a separate rotation or position
- Pivot Apply panel applies a pivot with the ability to use it from edit mode
- Additional operations including Pivot To Bottom, Pivot To Select, Pivot To Center Of Mesh, Pivot To 3D Cursor and Pivot To Active with axis alignment
- Fully integrated as a Blender extension, with documentation on GitBook
Best for
Blender artists who need frequent origin and 3D‑cursor adjustments and prefer a single panel for multiple pivot operations.
Frequently asked questions
Which Blender versions does Pivot Transform 5 work with?
It lists compatibility with Blender versions 3.0 through 5.2 and is marked as a Blender extension, so it should work on any version within that range.
Is Pivot Transform 5 free to download?
The catalog lists the add‑on as free and it is distributed under the GPL license; pricing should be confirmed on the developer’s page.
Can I adjust the pivot from edit mode in Pivot Transform 5?
Yes. It includes a Pivot Apply panel that can be used from edit mode, allowing pivot adjustments while editing mesh geometry.
Does Pivot Transform 5 work like Maya’s pivot?
It provides a Pivot Flow function that mimics Maya’s pivot workflow, offering a comparable experience inside Blender.
Can Pivot Transform 5 move the 3D cursor?
Yes. The add‑on can move the 3D cursor, place it with the Pivot To 3D Cursor function, and store its position and rotation in a dedicated save panel.
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