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Blender Manager\n\n![bmanager1](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/8f9f6104-29c1-405b-b0f4-9516470f7231)\n\n\n# Purpose\n\nBlender Manager is an open-source tool for keep your Blender updated, organized and clean.\n\n\n---\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e📋 \u003cstrong\u003eScreenshots\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n ![1](https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/97cfd485-9be2-42ab-ad28-adf1b9282437)\n  \n![1 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\u003cstrong\u003eCore Features\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\n\n## **1) Main Menu**\n\n- **Launch Blender**: Start your main Blender version, export it, or delete it with a click.  \n- **Create Project**: Create a new project with reference images, a base mesh, and custom startup settings.  \n- **Check Updates**: Check for the latest Blender version and update if needed.  \n- **Preferences**: Customize the Blender Manager interface theme, fonts, sizes, and transparency.  \n- **General Settings**: Configure general options like addon setup, auto-updates, launch behavior, and data reset.  \n- **Blender Settings**: Export, import, or transfer settings between Blender versions.  \n- **Recent Projects**: View, open, or delete recently accessed projects and check time spent.  \n- **Help Section**: Access documentation, contributor credits, and donation options.  \n- **Version Info**: View installed versions and update if an outdated version is detected.\n\n---\n\n## **2) Addon Management**\n\n- **Add Addon**: Import Blender addons from your computer.  \n- **Refresh**: Update the addon list after changes.  \n- **Version Selection**: Choose a Blender version to view its addons.  \n- **Addon List \u0026 Right-Click**: Manage addons by deleting, duplicating, activating, deactivating, or viewing info and documentation.\n\n---\n\n## **3) Project Management**\n\n- **Add Project**: Import existing Blender projects into the manager.  \n- **Refresh**: Refresh the project list to reflect recent changes.  \n- **Project List**: Organize, drag and drop, and manage your project hierarchy.  \n- **Project Info \u0026 Right-Click**: Rename, open, move, delete, export, or view project details and previews.\n\n---\n\n## **4) Version Management**\n\n- **OS \u0026 Architecture**: Select your operating system and architecture for compatibility.  \n- **Get Versions**: List official stable or experimental Blender releases.  \n- **Install**: Download and install selected Blender versions.  \n- **Release Notes**: Read about new features and updates in each release.  \n- **Installed Versions**: View, refresh, create shortcuts, or delete installed Blender versions.  \n- **Buttons**: Launch, open with factory settings, or set as the main version.\n\n---\n\n## **5) Render Management**\n\n- **Render List**: Display renders with file size, resolution, and modification date.  \n- **Browse**: Import render files from your computer.  \n- **Open**: Preview selected renders.  \n- **Refresh**: Update the render list after changes.  \n- **Delete**: Permanently delete selected render files from your system.  \n- **Render Notes**: Add personal notes or comments to your renders.\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e🛠️ \u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/summary\u003e\n\nFollow these steps to install and set up Blender Manager on your system.\n\n---\n\n### **Step 1: Download and Extract the ZIP File**\n\n1. **Download the Blender Manager ZIP file**  \n   📥 [**Download Latest Release**](https://github.com/verlorengest/BlenderManager/releases)\n\n2. **Extract the ZIP file** to a location of your choice:\n   - Right-click the ZIP file and select **\"Extract All\"** or use a tool like **WinRAR** or **7-Zip**.\n   - After extraction, you’ll find a folder named **\"BlenderManager\"**.\n\n---\n\n### **Step 2: Launch Blender Manager**\n\n1. Open the **BlenderManager** folder.\n2. Double-click on **`blender_manager.exe`** to start the application.\n   - If a security prompt appears, click **\"Run Anyway\"**.\n3. Install Blender by clicking Launch Blender in Main Menu\n4. Select the option which suits you.\n5. Note: If the Blender Manager addon doesn't appear in the Preferences or Addon Management tab, go to Settings -\u003e Setup Addon or try installing it manually.\n\n---\n\n\n### 🎉 **You're All Set!**\n\nBlender Manager is now installed and ready to enhance your Blender workflow. Enjoy streamlined project management and efficient tool integration!\n\n---\n\n\n# How to Run BlenderManager from Source\n\nFollow the instructions below to clone, set up, and run **BlenderManager** from the source code. Ensure you have Python installed on your system (version 3.10 or higher is recommended).\n\n---\n\n## Prerequisites\n\n1. **Python Installation**: Ensure Python 3.10+ is installed and added to your system's PATH. You can download Python from the [official Python website](https://www.python.org/downloads/).\n\n2. **Git Installation**: Ensure Git is installed on your system. You can download Git from [here](https://git-scm.com/downloads).\n\n---\n\n## Steps to Run the Project\n\n### Step 1: Clone the Repository\nUse the following command to clone the BlenderManager repository to your local machine:\n```bash\ngit clone https://github.com/verlorengest/BlenderManager.git\n```\n\nNavigate to the project directory:\n```bash\ncd BlenderManager\n```\n\n### Step 2: Install Dependencies\nCreate a virtual environment (optional but recommended):\n```bash\npython -m venv venv\n```\n\nActivate the virtual environment:\n- **Windows**:\n  ```bash\n  venv\\Scripts\\activate\n  ```\n- **macOS/Linux**:\n  ```bash\n  source venv/bin/activate\n  ```\n\nInstall the required dependencies:\n```bash\npip install -r requirements.txt\n```\n\n### Step 3: Run BlenderManager\nRun the application using the following command:\n```bash\npython blender_manager.py\n```\n\n---\n\n## Additional Notes\n- Ensure you have **Blender** installed or configure the application to detect an existing Blender installation. If Blender is not installed, the app will prompt you to install it.\n- The application may require elevated permissions to access certain directories or system settings, depending on your operating system.\n- **themes** Folder should be inside of \\Lib\\site-packages\\ttkbootstrap\n- For further assistance or issues, please open a ticket on the [GitHub Issues Page](https://github.com/verlorengest/BlenderManager/issues).\n\n---\n\n\n\n\u003c/details\u003e\n\n\n\n\n**⚠️ Note: This is a pre-release version.**\n\nThis version may contain bugs and issues as it is still in pre-release. Your feedback is crucial in helping us improve the application. If you encounter any problems, please don’t hesitate to open an issue and let us know!\n\n\n## ❣️ Show Some Love\n\nBlender Manager is free and open-source. If you find it helpful, consider supporting the project:\n\n- [**Gumroad**](https://kaansoyler.gumroad.com/l/blendermanager)  \n- [**Buy Me a Coffee**](https://buymeacoffee.com/verlorengest) ☕\n\n\n---\n","project_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fverlorengest%2Fblendermanager","html_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/projects/github.com%2Fverlorengest%2Fblendermanager","lists_url":"https://awesome.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/projects/github.com%2Fverlorengest%2Fblendermanager/lists"}