Reference

FAQ

Do I need to keep the PropUI editor open for my panel to work?

No. The generated panel is stored in the .blend as a Text datablock and keeps running when the editor is closed. You can also export a portable .py file. See Generated UIs.

Why doesn't my entry show up in the panel?

The Entry List and the Generated Layout are separate layers. An entry only appears once it is added or imported into the Generated Layout. Check also for collapsed sub-panels, visibility conditions, and empty (skipped) sub-panels — see Troubleshooting.

Why didn't my saved panel appear when I opened a file?

Blender may have blocked scripts for that file. Inspect files from other people before choosing Trusted Source in Blender's file browser; do not enable automatic execution globally just to show a panel. In Full, check for Scripts Blocked in Generated UIs. See Generated panels.

What's the difference between a UI Variant and a Generated UI?

A UI Variant is a saved editor design (entries + layout + settings). A Generated UI is the built output panel that a design produced. See UI Variants.

Can one panel drive properties on more than one object or datablock?

Yes. Set a per-entry Target Override so individual entries point at different owners, while the rest use the default Property Storage. See Property Storage.

Can I make a property without building a panel?

Yes — use Apply Properties instead of Generate UI. Apply All Managed syncs every managed entry; Apply Selected syncs just the active one. See Output Setup.

What entry types do not create custom properties?

Display Link, Custom, Text, and Operator Button. They draw, link, label, or act — they do not own storage. See Entry Types.

Can I bring an existing Blender control into my panel?

Yes, in Full and Rigify. Right-click a supported property and choose Add to PropUI, or add its copied full data path from Entry Tools. Native Color Ramps and Curve Mappings are recognized automatically. See Capture existing controls.

Does a Dropdown automatically control a scene setting?

It creates a managed property with stable numeric choices. Connecting that value to scene behavior uses Blender's normal drivers or other scene setup. See Dropdown.

How do I reset or key several controls together?

In Full or Rigify, give them a Control Group name and use Entry Tools to add Reset, Key, Unkey or value-preset buttons. See Control Groups & actions.

Where can a generated panel appear?

In sidebar tabs across many editors, or in Properties editor tabs. The full list is in How PropUI works.

Is it safe to run an imported generated script?

A generated UI is Python stored in a Blender Text datablock. Inspect unfamiliar scripts before running them. See Opening a file with generated panels.

How do I move the editor out of the 3D Viewport?

Change izom PropUI Editor Location in add-on preferences. See Finding the editor.

Can I move a setup between Full, Free, and Rigify?

Yes. Version 1.1 setup JSON is cross-edition compatible wherever the receiving edition has an equivalent feature. Unsupported entry types, output targets, or layout containers are reported during import. See Import & export.

What Blender version do I need?

Blender 5.0.0 or newer. See Installation.