Patblend_Add-on

Last updated for Version 1.0.3

This add-on is a compilation of all the add-ons PatBlend has created. At the time of this writing, the five add-ons that make up this are PatBlend Library, Render Setup, Unit Converter, Coder-Decoder and Quick Search. All the options can be found in 3D View >> Sidebar ('n') >> PatBlend

How to install

1. Open Blender. Your Blender version must be 2.8x.
2. Go to Edit >> Preferences >> Add-ons
3. Click the "Install add-on from file" button
   Note: If you have an older version already installed, you must uninstall it first.
4. Navigate in the file browser and locate the zip file titled "PatBlend_Add-on
5. Check the checkbox on the add-on. If you are unable to locate the add-on, simply type "PatBlend" in the search field.
6. The add-on is ready to use!

How to use

Important:
Before you start using the Add-on, you need to Activate it. To activate it, simply click the "Activate Add-on" button in the Settings panel.

Render Setup

1. Open a new Blender file
2. Press "n" to open the 3D Viewport Sidebar.
3. Select the panel titled "PatBlend" and open the section named "Render Setup"
4. Open a subpanel of your choice
5. After changing the settings to taste, click the Setup button at the bottom of the subpanel.

Unit Manipulator

1. Open a new Blender file
2. Press "n" to open the 3D Viewport Sidebar.
3. Select the panel titled "PatBlend" and open the section named "Unit Converter"
4. Open a subpanel of your choice.
5. Adjust the settings, and the text at the bottom will update in realtime.

Quick Search

1. Open a new Blender file
2. Press "n" to open the 3D Viewport Sidebar.
3. Select the panel titled "PatBlend" and open the section named "Quick Search"
4. Type in anything in the text field. If you are entering an URL, the text must begin with "https://"
5. Press the Search button.

Coder-Decoder

1. Open a new Blender file
2. Press "n" to open the 3D Viewport Sidebar.
3. Select the panel titled "PatBlend" and open the section named "Coder-Decoder"
4. Choose a codec of your choice and type your message in the field.
5. Press the "Create Text" button to create a text datablock so you don't have to copy each character by hand.

PatBlend Library

1. Open a new Blender file
2. Press "n" to open the 3D Viewport Sidebar.
3. Select the panel titled "PatBlend" and open the section named "PatBlend Library"
4. Choose an asset from the panel
5. Click either preview or download.

Description

Render Setup: This add-on has a user friendly interface. It quickly sets up the render engine of your choice. There are simple settings such as Samples, Output size, FPS, and World Color that helps an artist focus on what matters.

Unit Manipulator: A quick way to convert between different units. This add-on can convert Length and Time, and even give a brief description of each unit.

Quick Search: Need to search for a reference image or a texture, but only have one monitor? Quick Search helps with that. All you need to do is type in an URL or a keyword and press Search. Blender will automatically decide if you entered an URL or a keyword and open your default browser to provide you with answers.

Coder-Decoder: If you need to send a secret message, you can code it with the PatBlend Coder-Decoder. People without this Add-on will be baffled! This add-on supports three codecs and a custom codec at the time of this writing, but more are going to be added soon.

PatBlend Library This connects you to the online PatBlend Library. Premium assets from PatBlend can only be accessed through this add-on.

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Changelog

Version 1.0.2

• Completely re-written
• Updated UI for faster working
• Added Coder-Decoder sub-add-on
• Unit Manipulator supports time

Version 1.0.1

• Console logging
• Add-on settings
• Various bug fixes

Version 1.0.0

• Initial release
• Contains 3 sub-add-ons: Render Setup, Unit Converter, and Quick Search.

Secret Word:

Great Job! You made it to the end of the README! As a reward, PatBlend will provide you with the secret word required to use the PatBlend Library!

The secret word is:
PatBlendLibrary