Documentation for ‘Add mesh: Neural Network Creator’

Welcome to the ‘Add mesh: Neural Network Creator’ documentation. This guide will assist you in harnessing the addon’s full potential to create fully connected neural networks and enhance your Blender projects.

Getting Started:

After downloading and installing the addon, you’ll find two new options in the 3D Viewport under the Add -> Mesh menu: ‘2D Neural Network’ and ‘3D Neural Network’. These options enable you to generate and visualize fully connected neural network structures within your scene.

Features:

• 2D Neural Networks: Create and visualize 2D neural networks.
• 3D Neural Networks: Generate 3D neural network structures for more complex visualizations.
• Extended Layers: Create up to 25 layers for complex neural networks.
• Increased Neurons: Add up to 100 neurons per layer for detailed visualizations.
• Layer Distance Factor: Adjust the spacing between layers to customize your network.
• Neuron Shapes: Choose from spherical, cubic, and disc-shaped neurons for varied designs.
• Collections: Each neural network is placed in its own collection for better organization and manipulation.

Installation Instructions:

1. Download the addon as a .zip file and do not unzip it.
2. Open Blender and navigate to Edit -> Preferences -> Add-ons.
3. Click ‘Install…’ and select the downloaded .zip file.
4. Activate the addon by checking the box next to its name.

Usage Instructions:

1. To add a neural network, go to Add -> Mesh and select either ‘2D Neural Network’ or ‘3D Neural Network’.
2. Use the addon’s panel to adjust parameters such as the number of layers, neurons per layer, and the Layer Distance Factor.
3. Customize the appearance of your neural networks by changing neuron shapes, sizes, and synapse thickness.

Tips for Effective Use:

• Organize large projects by utilizing the collection feature for each neural network.
• Experiment with different neuron shapes and layer distances to achieve the desired aesthetic.
• Remember that while the addon creates fully connected networks by default, you can edit neurons and connections in edit mode to suit your specific needs.

Support:

If you encounter any issues or have questions, please reach out through the Blender Market messaging system for assistance.

Thank you for choosing ‘Add mesh: Neural Network Creator’. We hope this addon empowers you to bring the fascinating world of neural networks into your 3D art and projects.