https://github.com/chark/blender-skunk
Blender addon which includes a collection of tools for processing models for CHARK games
https://github.com/chark/blender-skunk
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Blender addon which includes a collection of tools for processing models for CHARK games
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/chark/blender-skunk
- Owner: chark
- Created: 2024-07-30T12:39:05.000Z (10 months ago)
- Default Branch: master
- Last Pushed: 2025-02-03T17:09:14.000Z (3 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-02-03T18:23:42.482Z (3 months ago)
- Topics: blender, blender-addon
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 72.3 KB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 2
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- Changelog: CHANGELOG.md
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README
# Blender Skunk [](https://www.blender.org/download/)
Blender add-on, which provides a set of tools for bulk 3D model processing. This add-on is designed to be used with Unity, so that LODs are imported automatically (see [Import Mesh with LOD settings](https://docs.unity3d.com/6000.0/Documentation/Manual/importing-lod-meshes.html)).
## Features
> [!NOTE]
> All features are designed to work for bulk processing - select **root objects** and trigger the appropriate feature
- Distribute Objects - distribute selected objects on chosen axis
- Create Empty Parents - create an empty parent object for selected objects
- Match Mesh Names - match mesh data names to object names
- Sort Mesh By Material - sort mesh data by assigned materials
- Create UVs - create `UV0` and `UV1` channels
- Delete LODs - delete automatically created LODs
- Create LODs - automatically create LODs
- Bulk Export - export `.fbx` in bulk
## Installation
> [!WARNING]
> This add-on was tested on [Blender v4.3.0](https://www.blender.org/download/), other versions might not work...
- Download `.zip` file from the [latest release](https://github.com/chark/blender-skunk/releases/latest)
- In Blender, select `Edit > Preferences`
- Open _Add-ons_ tab and click _Install_
- Select the downloaded `.zip` file and click _Install Add-on_
## Guide
### 1. Prepare 3D Object
Create a 3D object in the scene with the following properties:
- Position: `(0, 0, 0)`
- Rotation: `(0, 0, 0)`
- Scale: `(1, 1, 1)`
### 2. Create Empty Parents
Create an empty `Parent Object` for the selected 3D `Object(s)` and parent it as a `Child Object`:
- Select a set of `Objects`
- Click `Create Empty Parents`
- Use `LOD0` as suffix for better Unity support
### 3. Match Mesh Names
When importing `.fbx` files, the `Mesh Data` from Blender is reflected as `Mesh` assets in Unity with a matching name. Due to this, it is best to name the `Mesh Data` same as the `Object` containing that data to maintain a clear naming structure and improve search:
- Select `Parent Objects`
- Click `Match Mesh Names`
### 4. UVs
You can automatically generate `UV0` and `UV1` channels, `UV1` being used for lightmaps in Unity:
- Select `Parent Objects`
- Click `Crete UVs`
- Adjust automatic UV settings as needed
### 5. LODs
Once you have your `LOD0` object setup with UVs and proper naming, you can quickly generate `LOD1` and `LOD2` siblings which are generated using `Decimate Modifier`:
- Select `Parent Objects`
- Click `Create LODs`
- Adjust LOD count and `Decimate` power
### 6. Bulk Export
After fully preparing the object, you can quickly export it:
- Select `Parent Objects`
- Click `Bulk Export`
- Select directory and adjust settings accordingly
- Import into Unity
## Links
- [Latest Release](https://github.com/chark/blender-skunk/releases/latest)
- [Changelog](CHANGELOG.md)