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 # Smart Empties · MØDLR Tools
 
 Precision empty placement and management for Blender — **fast, deterministic, and built for structured workflows.**<br>
-A **MØDLR Tools** product.
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+A **MØDLR Tools** product.<br>
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+**Status:** Currently in development. The previous public beta has been withdrawn while Smart Empties is prepared for a future public release.
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 *Each section builds on the last — read top to bottom for full context.*
 
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