Local View by Collection (Blender Add-on)

This addon shows a collection hierarchy in the 3D viewsport to quickly isolate into local view the objects of a collection. Use Numpad * to see the popup.

Usage

• Numpad *: popup shows Collection hierarchy
  • With selection: only parent paths of the selected objects' Collections
  • Without selection: full View Layer Collections tree
• Click on a collection name to set local view on all objects in it, including the ones in child collection
• Automatically enters Local View when selecting a collection if not already active.
• Numpad / to toggle Local View manually if needed

Customization

• Change the hierarchy keymap: Preferences → Keymap → Window → bind view3d.collection_hierarchy_popup.
• Restore the Local View popup: Preferences → Keymap → 3D View → add a key for wm.call_menu with name VIEW3D_MT_local_view_collections.
• Include child collections in isolation: operator includes child collections by default.

Notes

• The shortcut uses Numpad * (no modifier). You can change it in Preferences → Keymap.
• The add-on does not change your selection or object visibility; it sets Local View membership for objects directly and will enter Local View automatically.
• Should work on Blender 3.0+ (tested on 3.3.21)