Grab and Place

Tested in Blender from 4.0 to 4.5(Alpha)🔍 What it does

Allows you to:

• Click to select a mesh object

• Drag it interactively in the 3D View

• Release to drop it onto another surface with auto-offset based on its lowest vertex

🧰 Where to find it

• In the 3D View:

  • Toolbar (T key) – as a Workspace Tool

  • N-Panel > Grab and Place tab

🧭 Usage

1. Activate the tool via:

   • N-Panel: click “Activate Grab & Place Tool”

   • Shortcut (left-click drag)

2. Click an object → Drag

3. Release to place it with offset

4. Press ESC to cancel or exit the tool

⚙️ Settings

• Placement Offset: Adjust in the N-Panel to add extra height to the auto-placement (based on the object's lowest vertex)

• You’ll see calculated auto-offset and total offset shown in the panel when an object is selected

⛑️ Tips

• Only works with mesh objects

• Use ESC to cancel or exit

• Snapping is temporarily enabled to ensure proper placement on faces

• Auto-resets to Select tool after use

🐛 Troubleshooting

• Tool doesn’t start? Check if a mesh object is selected

• Already active? Tool won’t allow multiple placements at once