Apply & Origin to Bottom¶

Transform application tool with automatic origin placement at object base

What is it?¶

Apply & Origin to Bottom is a utility tool that applies all transforms (Location/Rotation/Scale) to selected objects and automatically sets the origin to the bottom center of the world-space bounding box. This places the origin at the center of the lowest face of the bounding box, perfect for objects that need to sit properly on surfaces.

Access and Shortcuts¶

Pie Menu: Transform section → "Apply & Origin Bottom"
Operator: damtools.apply_and_origin_bottom
Requirements: Object mode with mesh objects selected

Workflow¶

Select one or more mesh objects in Object mode
Activate "Apply & Origin Bottom" from the pie menu
Transforms are applied immediately (Location/Rotation/Scale)
Origin moves to bottom center of bounding box
Objects remain in Object mode and ready for use

One-click transform application with smart origin placement

Parameters¶

Transform Operations: - Applies Location transform to mesh data - Applies Rotation transform to mesh data
- Applies Scale transform to mesh data

Origin Placement: - Calculates world-space bounding box - Places origin at bottom center point - Maintains object position in world space

Utility Features: - Works on multiple selected objects simultaneously - Preserves and restores 3D cursor position - Non-destructive to object relationships

Tips¶

Perfect for preparing objects for placement on floors or surfaces
Essential for 3D printing workflows where base contact is important
Great for cleaning up imported models with arbitrary transforms
Works well with architectural elements and furniture
Use before duplicating objects to ensure consistent behavior
Ideal for game assets that need precise ground contact

Known Limitations¶

Works only with mesh objects
Requires objects to be in Object mode
May affect linked objects differently than expected
Transform application is permanent (use Ctrl+Z to undo if needed)