Huge Menace - ND Blender Addon
Overview
The ND Blender Addon is a non-destructive modeling toolkit specifically designed for Blender. It aims to enhance the workflow for 3D modeling, particularly in hard-surface modeling contexts. It provides tools, operations, and generators that streamline both the modeling and post-modeling processes.
Key Resources
Main Features
- Object and Edit Mode Operations: Enhances the standard Blender operations.
- Interactive Modifiers: Allows for real-time adjustments and parameter modifications.
- Boolean, Bevel, Extrusion, and Replication Workflows: Provides streamlined processes for these common modeling tasks.
- Model Packaging: Supports tasks like material ID assignment, high & low poly modeling, and UV mapping.
- Scene Management: Includes utilities, overlays, and visualization modes.
- Customization: Offers extensive options for behavior, theming, and UI.
Categories and Tools
Standalone
Sketch
- Single Vertex
- Make Manifold
- Clear Vertex Groups
- Various other sketch tools (e.g., Geo Lift, Panel, Circularize)
Booleans
- Difference, Union, Intersect, Slice
- Inset / Outset, Hydrate, Swap Solver, Duplicate Utility
Bevels
- Vertex, Edge, and general Bevel operations
Extrusion
- Solidify, Screw, Profile Extrude, Pipe Extrude
Replicate
- Array, Circular Array, Mirror
Deform
Simplify
Shading
- Smooth Shading, Weighted Normals
Scene
- Flare Lighting, Clean Utils
Packaging
- Material selection and management tools
Utils
- Set Origin, Snap Align, Smart Duplicate
- Modifier management tools like Sync Modifiers and Apply Modifiers
Viewport
- Wireframes, Face Orientation
- Overlays (All and Custom)
External Application Support
The addon enhances workflows for applications beyond Blender, such as:
- Substance Painter
- Marmoset Toolbag
- Various game engines
The ND Blender Addon is a comprehensive tool that significantly improves usability and functionality for Blender users focusing on non-destructive and hard-surface modeling.