1. Introduction

Welcome to RS Tools (Random Sphere Tools)!

RS Tools is a Blender addon designed to help medical illustrators and 3D artists streamline their workflow when creating medical visualizations. By combining the power of Geometry Nodes with an intuitive interface, RS Tools empowers users to create scientifically accurate and visually compelling illustrations with ease.

2. Features

• Toolset and Tool Selection: Easily browse through organized toolsets and tools from .blend asset files directly in the addon panel.
• Geometry Nodes Integration: Predefined setups tailored for medical and scientific visualization needs.
• Intuitive UI: Simple dropdown menus for selecting and applying tools.
• Streamlined Workflow: Append tools directly into your scene without manual searching or importing.
• Customizability: All Geometry Nodes setups are editable, allowing advanced users to tweak and adapt as needed.

3. Installation

To install RS Tools, follow these steps:

1. Download the RS_Tools.zip file.
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. Click Install, navigate to the location of the RS_Tools.zip file, and select it.
4. After installation, check the box next to RS Tools to enable the addon.
5. Find the RS Tools panel in the N-Panel under the 3D Viewport.

4. How to Use

4.1 Accessing RS Tools

Once installed and enabled, RS Tools can be found in the N-Panel in Blender’s 3D Viewport. Expand the RS Tools section to reveal its features.

4.2 Selecting Toolsets and Tools

1. Use the Toolset Dropdown to select an asset file containing a group of tools.
2. After selecting a toolset, use the Tools Dropdown to browse the tools available in the selected asset file.

4.3 Applying Tools

1. After selecting a tool from the dropdown, click the Apply Tool button to append it into your scene.
2. The tool will be added at the origin point of your scene and can be modified as needed.

4.4 Customizing Tools

1. RS Tools is fully editable! Once a tool is added, you can open the Geometry Nodes editor to adjust the node group as required.
2. Tweak parameters to match your specific visualization needs.

5. Troubleshooting

Issue: RS Tools panel is not visible.

• Ensure the addon is enabled in Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
• Restart Blender after enabling the addon.

Issue: Tools are not appearing in the dropdown.

• Check that .blend files are correctly placed in the assets folder.
• Verify that the .blend files contain properly labeled objects or node groups.

Issue: Error when applying a tool.

• Ensure you are using a supported version of Blender (4.0+).
• Check for updates to RS Tools, as compatibility issues may have been resolved.

6. Support

If you encounter any issues or have suggestions, please contact:
📧 Email: [[email protected]]

7. License

RS Tools is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). You are free to use, modify, and redistribute it under the same license.