The release of and Boxcutter 717 marks a significant milestone in non-destructive modeling within Blender. These updates focus on "Quality of Life" (QoL) improvements, stability, and expanding the power of on-screen viewport manipulation. Key Features in Hard Ops 00987 Francium

Hard Ops 00987 Francium & Boxcutter 717: The Next Level of Blender Hard Surface Modeling

: A refined system using interactive "dots" on meshes allows you to control modifier properties (like bevel width or solidification thickness) directly with your mouse, bypassing the standard Q menu.

: The tool for scrolling through modifier history has been updated for better stability and ease of use.

Hard Ops 00987, codenamed Francium, introduces several advancements to the "Hops" ecosystem designed to keep artists in the 3D viewport without diving into complex menus.

: The Bevel Helper and other UI popups have been redesigned to provide only the most relevant information, keeping the workspace clean.

: This version specifically addresses crashes related to shape deletion and control key usage, ensuring a more stable modeling session. Boxcutter 717: Speed and Precision