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Tutorial on installing add-ons in Blender 3D

Add-ons or plugins in Blender have many uses that help make certain things easier. There are so many add-ons that are distributed for free, but some are paid.

The use of add-ons in Blender can vary, for example for cameras, simulations, etc. To do this, you need to select the correct add-ons.

It can now be installed very easily. The most important thing right now is that you have it Prepare the add-ons file to be installed. And once you have it set up, please follow the tutorial in this article.

How to install Blender add-ons

  1. First, open the Blender program.

  2. Click on the menu To edit and choose settings.

    Go to the settings in Blender

  3. Then click on the menu Add-ons.

    Click the Add-ons menu

  4. Next, click the button Install.

    Click the Install button in Blender.

  5. Select the downloaded add-ons file.

  6. In the last step, please activate the add-ons.

    Install add-ons in Blender

Add-ons files are always formatted .py (Python), but in Blender version 2.8 and higher you can also install directly from the archive file .Postal code. The add-ons information is displayed on the screen after the file has been selected and can be activated.

Also Read: Tips To Speed ​​Up The Rendering Process In Blender

Blender add-on solution not installed

The Blender program does not display an error even though it selects the wrong file because the selected file is moved directly to the directory where the add-ons are installed. Exactly in this directory C:Program FilesBlender FoundationBlender 2.8x2.8xscriptsaddons.

So if you have any problems with add-ons, please check the directory to make sure the add-ons are installed correctly.

Some people also have problems with the Blender program after installing add-ons. This can be due to the fact that the file is incomplete or incompatible with the program version used. So the solution is Clear Add-ons files are added manually from the appropriate directory I mentioned above.

If you have other issues when trying to install add-ons in Blender, it is a good idea to leave a comment in the column below for help.

Hopefully useful and good luck