Vulcano File Format (.vmsh)

Description

Blender based 3D data exporter

Requirements

• Blender 2.80

How to Develop with Blender

In order for Blender to be able to find the add-on:

1. Create a base directory e.g. "BlenderScripts".
2. In Blender > User Preferences > File > Scripts set the path to point to the base directory that contains the scripts, e.g. "X:\Blender".
3. Create a directory "addons".
4. If the addon is structured as a Python package in a subdirectory:
   • On Windows: Create a directory junction with mklink /j <link> <target>.
   • On Linux: Create a symlink to the Python package folder.
5. It may be necessary to enable the add-on in Blender -> User Preferences > Add-ons.
6. Optional: Create a *.blend file in Blender as a workspace file to use the built-in Text Editor and link the corresponding Python source files from the add-on Python package.

Files

• MakeSymlink.bat - Creates the required symbolic link on Windows

Notes

If a *.blend file is used as a workspace file and in case the Python files are edited with an external editor they need to be reloaded from inside of Blender with Text > Reload (Ctrl - R) every time. Otherwise the externally edited file might be overwritten by a different version of the file linked to the *.blend workspace file.

Blender Tips

• Press F3 to open access the command search dialog in the viewport.
• Search for a command and right click on the command to add it to the quick menu.
• Press Q to open the Quick Favorites dialog.
• Add the following commands to Quick Favorites:
  • Blender > System > Reload Scripts
• File > Export > Vulcano (*.vmsh)