Kiera's ShapeKey Sync

A powerful Blender addon that makes it easy to sync shapekeys between multiple objects. Perfect for character rigging, facial animation, and any workflow that requires synchronized shapekeys across multiple meshes.

✨ Features

• 🔄 Easy Sync: Sync shapekeys between multiple objects with a single click
• 👁️ Live Preview: Test shapekey values in real-time before committing
• 📊 Smart Tracking: Keep track of all your synced shapekeys in one place
• 🎯 Batch Operations: Sync or unsync multiple shapekeys at once
• 🎨 User-Friendly: Clean interface in the 3D View sidebar

🚀 Quick Start

Installation

1. Download the latest release from the Releases page
2. Open Blender
3. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
4. Click "Install" and select the downloaded .zip file
5. Enable the addon by checking the box next to "Animation: Kiera's ShapeKey Sync"

Basic Usage

1. Open the 3D View
2. Press N to open the sidebar if it's not visible
3. Look for the "ShapeKey Sync" tab
4. Set up your sync:
   • Select your source object (the "driver")
   • Add target objects (the "followers")
   • Click "Refresh List" to see available shapekeys
   • Select which shapekeys to sync
   • Click "Sync ShapeKeys" to create the connections

🎮 Detailed Usage

Preview Mode

The preview mode lets you test shapekey values before committing to them:

1. Select a shapekey from the dropdown menu
2. Use the slider to adjust the value
3. See the changes in real-time on both source and target objects
4. Perfect for testing and fine-tuning your shapekeys

Managing Synced Keys

Keep track of your synced shapekeys with these features:

• View All Syncs: See all active syncs in the "Synced Keys" section
• Remove Individual Syncs: Click the X button next to any key or object
• Batch Remove: Use "Unsync All" to remove all syncs at once
• Organize by Object: Keys are grouped by object for easy management

💻 Requirements

• Blender 4.3.1 or newer, including the 5.x series (5.0, 5.1, and 5.2 LTS)
• Objects must have shapekeys to sync

🤝 Contributing

Found a bug or have a feature request? Feel free to:

• Open an issue
• Submit a pull request
• Contact me directly

📄 License

This addon is released under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.

🙏 Acknowledgments

Thanks to the Blender community for their support and feedback!