BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) updated to v.1.6.3.
- Updated according to Blender API changes 2019.03.06.
Tag: Add-ons
BIS – View library
On the BlS (Blender Interplanety Storage) site all the open library now is available for viewing without creating account and registration. You can view all shared BIS content through the direct link.
Advanced Transform add-on for Blender 2.8
The Advanced Transform add-on is ported for Blender 2.8.
No critical changes to the source code, only adopting for Blender 2.8.
Add-on on the GitHub:
https://github.com/Korchy/advanced_transform
file to download and use – advanced_transform_2_8.py
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.6.2.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) updated to v.1.6.2.
- Some minor changes in the add-on UI.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.6.1.
How to check what version of Python interpreter is used in Blender
To find what Python interpreter version is used in current Blender version type the following commands in Python Console window in Blender:
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import sys print(sys.version_info) # sys.version_info(major=3, minor=7, micro=0, releaselevel='final', serial=0) |
It means that the version of Python used in Blender is 3.7.0.
To make it more readable type the following command:
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print('.'.join(map(str, sys.version_info[:3]))) # 3.7.0 |
or with full info:
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print(sys.version) # 3.7.0 (default, Aug 26 2018, 16:05:01) [MSC v.1900 64 bit (AMD64)] |
Porting add-on from Blender 2.7 to Blender 2.8
In the latest version 2.8 of Blender developers have made many changes in API, so all the scripts and add-ons written for earlier Blender versions (2.7 and below) have stopped working. To run your add-ons in the new Blender 2.8, you need to port them – correct their code to work properly with the new Blender API.
To enable your add-on in Blender 2.80 you have to make the following changes in code:
Continue reading “Porting add-on from Blender 2.7 to Blender 2.8”
BIS add-on for Blender 2.8
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) add-on is ported to Blender 2.8
The add-on branch for Blender 2.7 is fixed on the number 1.5. The master release for Blender 2.8 has the version number 1.6 and higher in future development.
For both add-on versions the same library is used, so all BIS materials are available for all add-on versions, however, please note, materials made for Blender 2.8 may not look correct in Blender 2.7 and backward.
Now the download consists of two archives to install the add-on:
- bis_2_7.zip – for Blender 2.7
- BIS.zip – for Blender 2.8
How to add input of integer type to the node group
To make an integer input/output in the node group:
- Install the BIS add-on 1.5.2. version or later,
- Select the desired node group in the Node Editor,
- In T-panel in the “BIS” tab, “Tools” section: click “+ Input” to create an input or “+ Output” to create an output in the selected node group.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.5.2.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) updated to v.1.5.2.
- Added “Tools” subpanel for Node editor.
- Added the ability to create the basic types of inputs/outputs in node groups.
With this new tool, you can, for example, add inputs/outputs of the Integer type to node groups.
BIS: Pro- account
The BIS library is free and fully accessible for all users. Any content (materials or meshes) from the open part of the library can be downloaded by any user without any restrictions. So why do you need a pro- account?
At first, this is a way to support the project. Like any other free project, BIS needs for users support. However, the BIS pro- account is not only a status attachment. The pro- status does not provide any additional content, but it allows you to make your pipeline with BIS more convenient.
Pro- account users have the following advantages:
BIS page on Patreon
Now the BIS materials library for Blender has its own Patreon page.
If you want to support the project, you can do it there.
Using the BIS library with Pro- account
Texturing/shading materials in the Christmas scene with the BIS library having pro- account.
The main advantage of the BIS pro- account: you don’t need to switch to the BIS website to get active materials, all materials can be download directly from Blender.
How to use the BIS materials library for texturing/shading in Blender
Texturing/shading materials of the Christmas scene with the BIS library.
BIS: 14 days with “pro”
The BIS administration congratulates all the library users with Merry Christmas and New Year Holiday!
Each registered user is provided with a “pro” account for 14 days.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.5.1.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.5.1.
- The “search” field is hidden for regular accounts, it is still not used (the active palette is filling through the BIS website).
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BIS: Preview for meshes auto-generation
In the BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) library enabled the preview auto-generation for saved meshes. Sometime after storing, if the user has not added his own preview for the saved mesh, the preview will be created automatically.
BIS: Saving meshes (objects) to the storage
The “Meshes” section of the BIS library is for storing meshes (objects).
Saving objects to the BIS personal storage:
The BIS interface for saving/downloading objects is placed in the “BIS” tab of the T-panel in “3D View” window.
- Authorize it the Blender add-on.
- Mark one or more objects selected.
Continue reading “BIS: Saving meshes (objects) to the storage”
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.5.0.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.5.0.
- A new storage type for objects (meshes) is added. Not only materials but also the models can be saved and shared in the BIS now.
At present, the meshes storage is working in experimental mode.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.4.2.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.4.2.
- Some internal technical changes in saving nodes format (connecting links by inputs/outputs identifier)
- Added saved node groups version control
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.4.1.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.4.1.
- Added “prev” and “next” page button for “pro” accounts.
- “Page” structure changes on the BIS server-side.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.4.0.
BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.4.0.
- Added “update” functionality for node groups and texts.
BIS – 300
There are more than 300 public materials in the BIS – Blender Interplanety Storage library now.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.3.6.
Blender add-on BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.3.6.
- Fixed some issues with saving Script nodes.
Blender add-on: BIS v. 1.3.5.
Blender add-on BIS (Blender Interplanety Storage) update to v.1.3.5.
- Fixed some issues with nodes from future Blender versions.