# Feature Overview

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## Menus & Dialogs

Keep essential actions easy to open and easy to reach.

```{grid} 1 1 2 2
:gutter: 2

::::{grid-item-card} Pie Menu Editor
:link: /editors/pie_menu_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_pie.png

Group frequently used actions into a radial menu. Nested menus and embedded panels are also supported.
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::::{grid-item-card} Regular Menu Editor
:link: /editors/regular_menu_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_menu.png

Create dropdown menus for hotkey access or integration into existing Blender menus.
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::::{grid-item-card} Pop-up Dialog Editor
:link: /editors/popup_dialog_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_popup.png

Build widget layouts that can appear in menus, dialogs, panels, or toolbars.
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::::{grid-item-card} Floating Panel Editor
:link: /editors/floating_panel_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_popup.png

Create floating panels that stay open while you work. This beta mode shares the same slot structure as Pop-up Dialog.
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## Keys & Shortcuts

Get more range out of fewer keys.

```{grid} 1 1 2 2
:gutter: 2

::::{grid-item-card} Sticky Key Editor
:link: /editors/sticky_key_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_sticky.png

Assign different actions to key press and key release. Useful for temporary tools and mode switching.
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::::{grid-item-card} Stack Key Editor
:link: /editors/stack_key_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_stack.png

Assign multiple commands to one hotkey and cycle through them with repeated presses.
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## Operators & Automation

Turn repeated steps into actions you can reuse quickly.

```{grid} 1 1 2 2
:gutter: 2

::::{grid-item-card} Macro Operator Editor
:link: /editors/macro_operator_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_macro.png

Combine existing Blender operators into a new action. Well suited for recurring workflows.
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::::{grid-item-card} Modal Operator Editor
:link: /editors/modal_operator_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_modal.png

Create interactive operators that adjust values while they run in response to keys and mouse input.
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```

## Interface & Properties

Organize Blender's UI and data into a shape that fits your work.

```{grid} 1 1 2 2
:gutter: 2

::::{grid-item-card} Menu/Panel Extension
:link: pme-menu-panel-extension
:link-type: ref
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_pg.png

Insert your own menus into existing Blender menus and panels. You can also control placement and order.
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::::{grid-item-card} Property Editor
:link: /editors/property_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_property.png

Define custom properties with Getter and Setter support, and register them on any Blender data block.
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::::{grid-item-card} Side Panel Editor
:link: /editors/side_panel_editor
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_pg.png

Reorganize side panel tabs and panel structure. Useful for custom categories and extending existing UI.
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::::{grid-item-card} Hiding Unused Panels
:link: /editors/hiding_unused_panels
:link-type: doc
:class-card: sd-shadow-sm sd-rounded-3 feature-card feature-card-compact
:img-top: /../../shared/_static/images/overview/overview_vid_hpg.png

Hide unused panels and groups to keep your workspace clean and focused.
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```