Trimsheet Express
What is Trimsheet Express?
Trimsheet Express is a Blender add-on designed to streamline the process of creating trimsheets for 3D texturing. It allows you to convert scene materials into trimsheets through integrated baking features, and lets you export textures in batches. The goal is to save you time and make your workflow more efficient.
How do I install Trimsheet Express?
1. Download the add-on from the product page.
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. Click Install, navigate to where you saved the Trimsheet Express .zip file, and select it.
4. Enable the add-on by checking the box next to “Trimsheet Express.”
5. You'll find the addon panel in the Tools tab in the 3D View.
How do I create a trimsheet with Trimsheet Express?
1. Set up your materials in the scene.
2. Open the Trimsheet Express panel (found in the Tools tab in 3D View).
3. Click on the "Create" button to create a new Trimsheet plane and material.
4. Enter edit mode to edit the Trimsheet plane sections.
5. Select the source materials in the material list.
6. Adjust the output texture resolution and section scaling and positioning in the advanced material settings subpanel if needed.
7. Click "Update Trimsheet" — and Trimsheet Express will handle the rest!
Note: when modifying the trimsheet plane make sure the “Correct Face Attribute” and "Keep Connected" options are enabled in the Active Tool shelf. Alternatively you can unwrap the plane before updating the textures.
What shaders output nodes are supported by Trimsheet Express?
Trimsheet Express supports source materials using the following Blender shader output nodes:
• Principled Shader
• Glossy Shader
• Diffuse Shader
• Transparent Shader
I'm having issues with Trimsheet Express, what should I do?
You can reach out through the Trimsheet Express Discussion Forum on Blenderartists and we'll be sure to address any issues or bugs you face:
https://blenderartists.org/t/trimsheet-express-discussion-forum/1548652
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