Questions tagged [add-on]
An add-on is a python script or plugin created to expand Blender's functionality. There are many add-ons in the official builds of Blender, and with every new version comes new add-ons.
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4.2.0 - Both my Add-Ons menu and my Extensions menu are blank upon updating
I updated my version of Blender, loaded my settings from the previous version, and now my Add-ons menu, and the new Extensions menu are both completely and utterly blank.
I've looked in the console ...
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Addon works from Text Editor, but fails to enable from Add-ons preferences [duplicate]
I've written very simple addon that exports triangulated and quad mesh of selected object, deleting all material slots and applying transformation. And all work fine if I run it from the Text Editor, ...
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FlipFluids & Ocean modifier as displacement. Baked frames in 3D view show all movements but rendered animation not. Manual keyframe ok. Any solution?
I have created a FlipFluids simulation in Blender 2.81 ( 2019-11-25 21:45) and added an Ocean modifier in displacement mode to the fluid_surface.
Then I have baked the complete sim from within ...
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How to install previous version of the blender preference to the new blender 4.2 version?
How can I install the previous version's preferences like add-ons, themes and settings into the new version? The problem is that I've already uninstalled the earlier version of Blender(which I had ...
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Custom Blender Python icons with adjustable colours
I am writing a Blender add-on and I want to add a custom icon into the UI panel.
I can do this with bpy.utils.previews, but it seems to only want PNG files so if I ...
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blender 4.2 cant install built-in addons [duplicate]
so after downloading 4.2 version i saved my recent save preference with old version 4.1 , when I went to preference - addons , there is missing built-in addons and I can see all the missing addons ...
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Georeference 3D data generated using BlenderGIS
I generated a 3D model (terrain + extruded buildings) using BlenderGIS,and I was wondering if I could integrate them into an ifc project having the right georeferencing using BlenderBIM. The problem ...
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Can't export scene in USD
I have a big 2GB scene I need to export from Blender to Unreal Engine and I tried to do it through FBX but got a crash of Unreal in the middle (maybe too heavy on memory usage, I have 32 GB). So, I'm ...
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Blender 4.2 Missing Built-in Addons [duplicate]
I just installed Blender 4.2, installed all the 'Built-in' addons but when I reopen Blender, half of them reguire reinstallation. I suspect that's why I'm getting render errors.
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Where is "Import Images as Planes" in 4.2?
I just installed Blender 4.2 and can't find "Import Images as Planes" in new extensions. Why it was removed? Where I can find such a useful function?
In a list about add-ons previously ...
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How to make an operator not undoable?
I'd like to make an addon to do view3d.camera_flip_x() but not make any undo history, because Clip Studio Paint doesn't include flipping in the undo history and it's annoying to draw on blender when I ...
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How could I add the FLIP Fluids obstacle component to multiple objects at once?
I'm creating a simulation involving a cell-fractured object. There are 600+ objects in my scene that have to be FLIP Fluid obstacles, is it possible to add the component to each object automatically? ...
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IntProperty in panel without key/animatable (dot) icon [duplicate]
Developing an addon for blender.
how can I remove the animate(keyable) symbol right here as arrow2 shows ?
I have another addon that somehow IntProperty (as arrow1 shows) does not have that animate ...
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How do I close an area using Python in Blender 4.1? [duplicate]
I want to close a panel from within my Python addon. Existing questions and answers seem to yield results that no longer work as they are very dated. The suggested code to run is:
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Function not working when being called by operator
I'm doing a scritp with several functions. All of them have been tested and work fine if you execute them from a py file. The problem is when I put them on an operator and call them when pressing the ...
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Is there a way to restart a modified addon without restarting blender? [closed]
This was answered 10 Years ago. Unfortunately, it doesnt work anymore.
It should be a simple console command:
bpy.ops.script.reload()
However, it only reloads the <...
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Weird vibration of car wheels when rendered - rigacar addon
I am making a low poly car animation for a school project. Since I haven't rigged a car before and dont have much time I used an addon called Rigacar for the car rig (link to addon page: http://...
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blenderkit install problem
I have Blender 3.4.1 and I'm having trouble installing blenderkit as an add-on.
I have blenderkit-v3.5.2.2.230307 in my download file and it's still zipped.
In edit > preferences > addons > ...
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Import Python Dependencies from current script/addon directory. (Filepath shows up as /script.py, or blender install)
I'm trying to import a github python directory, which is not on PyPi, and I am attempting to develop an addon for blender. I cannot use the method which automatically downloads dependencies because of ...
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Adding browser field and setting variable
Good day, all!
I'm trying to create very simple addon that will makes my everyday life a bit more convenient. It applies all transformation of selected object, deleting all material slots and export ...
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How can I instantiate a Simulation Zone input / output node's socket via python?
I couldn't find an interface like the node tree interface where I can add sockets using interface.new_socket(). In the documentation, the only method I found for ...
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ifcopenshell scripting on IFC file loaded in BlenderBIM
I just started exploring BlenderBIM and I was looking if I could directly access the IFC project loaded in Blender through BlenderBIM, to be able to combine the UI from BlenderBIM and scripting ...
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Error activating the Molecular addon in Blender 3.0
I just started doing the particle exercises and for that, I need to use the Molecular addon. I use Blender 3.0. I downloaded the addon and installed it. The problem appears when I want it to activate ...
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Installed Botaniq Lite but can't see assets?
I just upgraded from the starter kit to the Botaniq Lite version. I've installed it but can't see the assets. The starter version is still showing in Blender along with the Lite version. I think I may ...
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Why does a very simple edit mode bmesh operation crash Blender?
I'm trying to create an addon that runs in edit mode, using bmesh to transform the various elements. I'm getting a crash with the most basic example I can come up with:
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3D print toolbox is missing from Add Ons
I'm new to 3D printing and I would like to use blender to generate some simple models. I've used it before, but I am still a novice. The first thing every instruction set mentions when trying to make ...
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How to apply a modifier with Shape keys?
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I have a Data Transfer modifier that edits my normals. But I can’t apply it because the model has shape keys.
What should I do?
I'm looking for an addon that won't break my rig and drivers....
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Using AE2blend to import camera track from After Effects
I have recorded a very simple (I thought) bit of footage that I want to track and set as a floor plane.
I used After Effects to generate a 3D camera track, which looks like it works:
I installed ...
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How to implement custom icons for my script/addon?
Is it possible to use different icons other than the default set and how?
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