Installation

Installation Files

You will be provided with the following files:

  • For Blender installation (do not unzip, install via Blender UI):

    • plating_generator_greebles.zip - the main add-on file.

  • Libraries and samples (do unzip!):

    • plating_generator_modifier_assets.unzip.me.zip - a set of Blender 4.0 Plating Generator modifiers.

    • greeble_libraries.zip - a bonus set of greeble libraries.

    • plating_generator_greebles_samples_unzip.me.zip - A set of sample.blend files demonstrating the main add-on’s setup.

    • animation_nodes_plating_gen_samples_unzip.me.zip - A set of sample.blend files demonstrating the animation node setup (Animation Nodes required).

Installation Steps

  1. Go to Edit -> Preferences.

  2. Select the Add-ons tab on the left if it is not already.

  3. Select the Install… button along the top.

  4. This will open a file dialog where you should navigate to where you have downloaded the plating_generator_greebles.zip file. This file should not be unzipped.

  5. Then, click the Install add-on from file button.

  6. Search for the add-on by typing Plating Generator in the search box if it does not already appear.

  7. Make sure the checkbox next to the Add-on (Mesh: Generate Plates with Greebles) is ticked:

Plating Generator Installed

Plating Generator Installed

If you have any issues do not hesitate to get in touch via info@configurate.net.