Blender Manager

Purpose

Blender Manager is an open-source tool for keep your Blender updated, organized and clean.

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📋 Screenshots

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📋 Core Features

1) Main Menu

• Launch Blender: Start your main Blender version, export it, or delete it with a click.
• Create Project: Create a new project with reference images, a base mesh, and custom startup settings.
• Check Updates: Check for the latest Blender version and update if needed.
• Preferences: Customize the Blender Manager interface theme, fonts, sizes, and transparency.
• General Settings: Configure general options like addon setup, auto-updates, launch behavior, and data reset.
• Blender Settings: Export, import, or transfer settings between Blender versions.
• Recent Projects: View, open, or delete recently accessed projects and check time spent.
• Help Section: Access documentation, contributor credits, and donation options.
• Version Info: View installed versions and update if an outdated version is detected.

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2) Addon Management

• Add Addon: Import Blender addons from your computer.
• Refresh: Update the addon list after changes.
• Version Selection: Choose a Blender version to view its addons.
• Addon List & Right-Click: Manage addons by deleting, duplicating, activating, deactivating, or viewing info and documentation.

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3) Project Management

• Add Project: Import existing Blender projects into the manager.
• Refresh: Refresh the project list to reflect recent changes.
• Project List: Organize, drag and drop, and manage your project hierarchy.
• Project Info & Right-Click: Rename, open, move, delete, export, or view project details and previews.

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4) Version Management

• OS & Architecture: Select your operating system and architecture for compatibility.
• Get Versions: List official stable or experimental Blender releases.
• Install: Download and install selected Blender versions.
• Release Notes: Read about new features and updates in each release.
• Installed Versions: View, refresh, create shortcuts, or delete installed Blender versions.
• Buttons: Launch, open with factory settings, or set as the main version.

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5) Render Management

• Render List: Display renders with file size, resolution, and modification date.
• Browse: Import render files from your computer.
• Open: Preview selected renders.
• Refresh: Update the render list after changes.
• Delete: Permanently delete selected render files from your system.
• Render Notes: Add personal notes or comments to your renders.

🛠️ Installation Guide

Follow these steps to install and set up Blender Manager on your system.

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Step 1: Download and Extract the ZIP File

1. Download the Blender Manager ZIP file
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2. Extract the ZIP file to a location of your choice:

   • Right-click the ZIP file and select "Extract All" or use a tool like WinRAR or 7-Zip.
   • After extraction, you’ll find a folder named "BlenderManager".

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Step 2: Launch Blender Manager

1. Open the BlenderManager folder.
2. Double-click on blender_manager.exe to start the application.
   • If a security prompt appears, click "Run Anyway".
3. Install Blender by clicking Launch Blender in Main Menu
4. Select the option which suits you.
5. Note: If the Blender Manager addon doesn't appear in the Preferences or Addon Management tab, go to Settings -> Setup Addon or try installing it manually.

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🎉 You're All Set!

Blender Manager is now installed and ready to enhance your Blender workflow. Enjoy streamlined project management and efficient tool integration!

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How to Run BlenderManager from Source

Follow the instructions below to clone, set up, and run BlenderManager from the source code. Ensure you have Python installed on your system (version 3.10 or higher is recommended).

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Prerequisites

1. Python Installation: Ensure Python 3.10+ is installed and added to your system's PATH. You can download Python from the official Python website.

2. Git Installation: Ensure Git is installed on your system. You can download Git from here.

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Steps to Run the Project

Step 1: Clone the Repository

Use the following command to clone the BlenderManager repository to your local machine:

git clone https://github.com/verlorengest/BlenderManager.git

Navigate to the project directory:

cd BlenderManager

Step 2: Install Dependencies

Create a virtual environment (optional but recommended):

python -m venv venv

Activate the virtual environment:

• Windows:

  venv\Scripts\activate

• macOS/Linux:

  source venv/bin/activate

Install the required dependencies:

pip install -r requirements.txt

Step 3: Run BlenderManager

Run the application using the following command:

python blender_manager.py

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Additional Notes

• Ensure you have Blender installed or configure the application to detect an existing Blender installation. If Blender is not installed, the app will prompt you to install it.
• The application may require elevated permissions to access certain directories or system settings, depending on your operating system.
• themes Folder should be inside of \Lib\site-packages\ttkbootstrap
• For further assistance or issues, please open a ticket on the GitHub Issues Page.

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⚠️ Note: This is a pre-release version.

This version may contain bugs and issues as it is still in pre-release. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the application. If you encounter any problems, please don’t hesitate to open an issue and let us know!

❣️ Show Some Love

Blender Manager is free and open-source. If you find it helpful, consider supporting the project:

• Gumroad
• Buy Me a Coffee ☕

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