Skip to content

Latest commit

 

History

History
53 lines (37 loc) · 1.94 KB

README.md

File metadata and controls

53 lines (37 loc) · 1.94 KB
Raw

Vulcano File Format (.vmsh)

Description

Blender based 3D data exporter

Requirements

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)