Blender Manager v1.0.1

v1.0.1 Changelog

Important Note

[+] After installing this update, please set up the addon again via Settings → Setup Addon.

Bug Fixes

[+] General bug fixes for improved stability.
[+] Resolved issues related to creating projects.

New Features and Improvements

[+] Project Options Memory: The app now remembers the options you choose when creating a project.
[+] OS Detection for Version Management/Installation: Automatically detects your operating system for better compatibility.

Blender Manager v1.0.0

v1.0.0 Changelog

Note: If a pre-release version is installed on your computer, it cannot be updated to version 1.0.0. Please perform a fresh installation.

Bug Fixes

[+] Command Prompt Issue Fixed: Resolved the issue where the command prompt opened on application start.
[+] Webview Library Fixed: Improved stability and compatibility of the webview.
[+] Treeview Context Menu Bug Fixed: Resolved unfocus issue in addon management, project management, and installed versions.

New Features and Improvements

[+] Launch with Arguments: Added a right-click option on the Launch Blender button in the main menu to pass custom arguments while launching Blender.
[+] Delete Main Blender: New right-click option to delete the main Blender installation.
[+] Export Main Blender: Right-click option to export the main Blender installation.
[+] Addon Status Visibility: View the active or inactive status of addons directly in the app.
[+] Smoother Addon Activation/Deactivation: Enhanced handling for toggling addons (test feature).

• Note: Addons relying on GPU or custom GUIs are not currently supported for activation or deactivation via the app.
  [+] Open Projects with Any Blender Version: Choose the desired Blender version to open your project.
  [+] Improved Project Info: Export specific meshes, materials, or textures from a scene.
• Supported formats for materials: .blend, .fbx, .obj, .sbsar.
  [+] New Updater File: Added a dedicated updater file in the application folder path for smoother updates.
  [+] Show Worktime Label: Added a checkbox in settings to toggle the display of worktime labels.
  [+] Auto-Activate Plugins: Added a checkbox in settings for automatic plugin activation upon addition.
  [+] Blender Config Deletion: New option in settings to delete Blender configurations.

This release introduces major new features, enhanced export options, and critical bug fixes for a smoother and more versatile experience.

Blender Manager v0.0.8(pre-release)

v0.0.8 Changelog

[+] GUI Improvements: Enhanced interface and fixed various bugs.
[+] Improved Performance: Further optimizations for a smoother experience.
[+] New Theme Options: Added more themes for customization.
[+] One-Click Tray Access: Single-click on the tray icon now shows the window.
[+] Auto-Activation for Addons: Blender Manager addon activates automatically after setup.
[+] Addon Activation: Activate addons directly from the app (GPU addons excluded).
[+] Blender Release Notes: View release notes of your main Blender by clicking the label.
[+] Self-Update Fixes: Improved reliability of the update process.
[+] Web View Error Handling: Enhanced handling of web view errors.

Blender Manager v0.0.7(pre-release)

v0.0.7 Changelog

[+] Fixed Multiple App Instances Issue: Prevented opening more than one instance.
[+] Fixed Tray Icon Bugs: Resolved tray-related issues.
[+] Improved Performance: Optimized overall app speed and efficiency.
[+] Fixed Project Management Issue: Corrected incorrect project version display.
[+] macOS Compatibility Added: Now works on macOS (test level).

Blender Manager v0.0.6(pre-release)

v0.0.6 Changelog

[+] GUI Bug Fixes
[+] Improved Settings Section
[+] Tab Visibility Settings Added
[+] Fixed Blender 4.3 Export Error
[+] Export Bug Fixed: Resolved invalid format error when canceling exports.
[+] Enhanced Self-Update Handling: Improved error management and added a self-update checkbox.
[+] Blender Settings Tab Added: One-click option to copy settings and addons to new versions.
[+] Setup Addon Button Bug Fixed: Resolved issue with addon updates.
[+] Treeview Sorting in Installation Tab: Sort by Blender version or release date.
[+] Fixed Multiple App Instances Issue: Prevented opening more than one app instance.

Blender Manager v0.0.5(pre-release)hotfix

update issue caused by utf-8 folder format fixed. not neccessary if you are not getting any errors about updating the app.

Blender Manager v0.0.5(pre-release)

v0.0.5 Changelog

[+] GUI Bug Fixes
[+] Improved Addon Management Interface
[+] Right-Click Functionality Added to Addon Management
[+] View Addon Documentation

• You can now view the documentation of the selected addon!
• Note: This feature may not work for smaller addons.
  [+] Duplicate Plugins to Any Version
• You can now duplicate your selected plugins to any desired version!

Blender Manager v0.0.4(pre-release)

🚀 Release 0.0.4

⚠️ Note: This is a pre-release version.

This 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!

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🆕 Changelog

🔧 Project Management Tab

• [+] Fixed minor bugs for a smoother experience.
• [+] Added sorting options for projects:
  • Sort by Project Name
  • Sort by Last Modified Date
  • Sort by File Size
  • Sort by Blender Version

📋 Installation Tab

• [+] Now displays release notes for each Blender version directly within the Installation tab.

🚀 Auto Update Feature

• [+] Blender Manager now automatically updates itself, ensuring you always have the latest features and bug fixes without any manual intervention.
• [+] When a new update is available, you’ll be notified at startup. Additionally, the status text in the bottom left corner of the main menu will turn orange, indicating an update is ready.
• [+] Simply click on the orange status text to initiate the automatic update process and keep your app up to date.

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Thank you for downloading!!

Blender Manager v0.0.3(pre-release)

BlenderManager v0.0.3 Release Notes

New Features and Improvements

Enhanced Project Management

[+] The project management system has been restructured into a hierarchical format, making it much easier to organize and navigate your projects.
[+] The new layout allows for a more streamlined user experience.

Mouse Right-Click Integration

[+] Replaced old button-based actions with a right-click context menu for better usability.
[+] The TreeView layout is now wider, providing a clearer and more comprehensive view of your project structure.

Export Functionality Added

[+] You can now export your projects directly from the application.
[+] Supported formats include FBX, glTF, and Alembic (ABC).

Rename Functionality

[+] Added a new feature to rename project files directly within the application.
[+] Currently, only .blend files can be renamed.

Bug Fixes

🛠️ Various minor fixes and improvements for better performance and stability.

Thank you for your support!

Blender Manager v0.0.2(pre-release)

Release Notes

Added a feature allowing users to pre-configure project save settings, expected in the next release.

Fixed a bug where a missing "Project" folder in the Blender Foundation directory caused an error notification at startup.

Installation Tab:
-Versions are now listed starting from the most recent.
-Added release date information for each version.

Addon Management Tab:
-Resolved an issue where .pycache files were listed in the tree view.
-Fixed missing addon information display.

Project Management Tab:
-Fixed the issue where "Time Spent" information was not displaying in the "Info" function.
-Introduced a new "Project Version" feature.

Thank you for downloading !!