Getting Started with Pie Menu Editor
Welcome to PME! This guide will help you understand what PME can do and how to get started.
What is PME?
Pie Menu Editor (PME) is a powerful Blender addon that lets you customize Blender’s interface without coding. You can create:
- Pie Menus - Radial menus that appear when you press a hotkey
- Popup Dialogs - Custom windows with buttons, sliders, and controls
- Macros - Chain multiple Blender operations into a single command
- And much more…
First Post: Read the original announcement by roaoao for a complete feature overview.
Installation
Recommended Download
To avoid confusion between different versions, we recommend downloading from the actively maintained fork:
PME-F (Fork) Releases - Latest version with Blender 4.x support
Installation Steps
- Download the latest
.zipfile from PME-F Releases - In Blender:
Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install - Select the downloaded
.zipfile - Enable the addon by checking the box
Alternative Downloads
- Gumroad (Original) - Original paid version (may not support latest Blender)
- SuperHive Market - Alternative marketplace
Troubleshooting Installation
- Browse installation-related posts
- Make sure you’re using a compatible Blender version
- For Blender 4.x, use PME-F (the fork version)
Your First Pie Menu
Here’s a simple workflow to create your first pie menu:
- Open PME panel (
Nkey in 3D View → PME tab) - Click
+to add a new item - Choose “Pie Menu”
- Set a hotkey (e.g.,
Ctrl+Shift+Q) - Add items to your menu slots
Example Posts
These posts show basic pie menu creation:
| Post | Description |
|---|---|
| Pie Menu Posts | Browse all pie menu discussions |
| Beginner Posts | Posts suitable for newcomers |
Understanding PME Editors
PME has several “editors” for different types of customization:
| Editor | Use Case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Pie Menu | Quick access to commands | Transform tools pie |
| Regular Menu | Traditional dropdown menus | Long tool lists |
| Popup Dialog | Forms with multiple controls | Custom export settings |
| Macro | Combine operations | ”Duplicate and Mirror” in one click |
| Stack Key | Multiple actions on one key | Press once for X, again for Y |
| Sticky Key | Hold-to-show menus | Hold Q to see menu |
| Modal | Interactive tools | Custom brush size adjuster |
| Property | Expose hidden settings | Quick access to obscure options |
| Panel Group | Sidebar organization | Custom N-panel sections |
Official Resources
Community Resources
- Jakro created excellent scripts and tutorials
- roaoao (original developer) answered many questions in the forum
- Pluglug maintains the PME-F fork for Blender 4.x+
Next Steps
- Terminology & Concepts - Understand Blender and PME concepts
- Troubleshooting Guide - If something isn’t working
- Code Examples - For advanced customization
- Hotkey Conflicts - Resolving shortcut issues
- PME Scripting Reference - Official documentation
Related Posts
Browse beginner-friendly discussions:
- All Beginner Posts (1,868 posts)
- Solved Issues (1,379 posts)