Blend File Presets - Effortlessly Manage and Switch Between Multiple Blender Configurations

Overview:

Streamline your workflow with the Blend File Presets add-on for Blender. This simple but powerful tool allows you to easily save, categorize, and load multiple Blender preset files. Whether you're a 3D artist, animator, or game developer, this add-on helps you maintain organized workspaces, seamlessly switch between different project setups, and optimize your creative process.

The concept for this tool came from my habit of constantly overwriting the default startup file when working on a series of projects with similar workflows. However, saving over the startup file for a new project type meant losing the previous one’s setup. With Blend File Presets, your foundations remain organized and accessible, no matter the project.

Note: Layouts, workspaces, nodes, materials, objects, and similar data types are saved into the preset file for future use. However, user preferences, such as hotkeys and themes, are not saved.

Simple and intuitive UI integrated into Blender's existing menus

Organize your presets into custom categories

Automatically create new blend files of your presets in categorized folders with each load

Add variations within the custom categories or create a new category

After loading a preset, the new files are organized by category and timestamp

Added toggle to disable the auto saving of new files on load

Two variants available: UI in File>Defaults, and UI in File>New

Key Features:

• File Path Handling: Set the file paths for the presets and the new blend files in the add-on preferences. Allowing for consistent saving and loading.
• Customizable Presets: Save your current Blender configuration as a preset, including everything from layout to specific scene settings. Switch between multiple presets with just a few clicks.
• Category Management: Organize your presets into custom categories, making it easy to find the exact setup you need for any project.
• Safety First: Prevent accidental data loss with a built-in confirmation prompt that warns you before loading a new preset, ensuring you don't overwrite unsaved work.
• Cross-Platform Compatibility: Designed to work seamlessly across all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux.
• User-Friendly Interface: Simple and intuitive UI integrated into Blender's existing menus, making it easy to save and load presets without disrupting your workflow. The presets are found in the "Defaults" section of the file dropdown.
• Automatic File Handling: Automatically create new blend files of your presets in categorized folders, ensuring a clean and organized workflow.

Who Is It For?

• 3D Artists: Quickly switch between different workspace layouts, rendering settings, and scene configurations to match the specific needs of your projects.
• Animators: Save animation presets that include key configurations for different projects, allowing you to focus more on creativity and less on setup.
• Game Developers: Manage multiple project configurations, including different render settings, physics setups, and more, tailored to various stages of game development.
• All Blender Users: Anyone looking to optimize their workflow, save time, and maintain a well-organized Blender environment.

Why Choose Blend File Presets?

• Efficiency: Save time by loading predefined setups instantly, reducing repetitive tasks and speeding up your workflow.
• Organization: Keep your workspaces and projects neatly organized, allowing you to focus on your creative work without getting bogged down in setup details.
• Flexibility: Whether you're working on multiple projects or collaborating with a team, Blend File Presets gives you the flexibility to switch between different setups effortlessly.

Get Started Today!

Enhance your Blender experience with Blend File Presets. Start saving time, improving your workflow, and organizing your projects like never before. Download now and take your Blender productivity to the next level!

Support & Updates:

• Continuous Support: We’re here to help! Reach out to us for any questions or support needs. Your satisfaction is our priority.
• Regular Updates: We are committed to keeping the add-on updated with the latest Blender versions and adding new features based on user feedback.

About Us:

Off The Clock Studios is dedicated to creating tools that empower artists and developers to work more efficiently. We combine our passion for creativity with technical expertise to deliver high-quality Blender add-ons that enhance your creative process.

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