Python Scripting in Blender

Extend the power of Blender using Python to create objects, animations, and effective add-ons

By: Paolo Acampora

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eText | 9 June 2023 | Edition Number 1

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Get a clear picture of how you can use Python scripts in Blender to automate tasks, optimize your workflow, think like a 3D programmer, and start creating your tools within no time

Key Features

Discover ready to go scripts that solve your problems
Learn to automate repetitive tasks in an efficient and effective way
Extend Blender's actions and interface with your code

Book Description

Blender, the outstanding free software for 3D animation, can be extended and powered up using the Python programming language. With this book, you will learn how to automate laborious operations and leave them to your scripts. Expanding the set of available commands, graphic interface, tools, and event response, you will be able to add custom features to meet your needs and imagination. Following the examples, the tools, and best practices described in the book, you will be able to produce valuable code that empowers the users and is ready for publishing or production. You will become familiar with the Python API and build your knowledge through the introduction of best practices and patterns. By the end of this book, you'll be able to design successful add-ons that integrate seamlessly with the software and its ecosystem.

What you will learn

Understand the principles of 3D and programming, and how they operate in Blender
Build nice and friendly user interfaces that integrate with the native look and feel
Respect coding guidelines and deliver readable and compliant code, without loss of originality
Package your extensions into a complete add-on, ready for installation and distribution
Customize the behavior of the app adding your functions to the software events
Create Interactive tools with a direct response to the user's action
Code comfortably and safely using Version Control

Who This Book Is For

This book is for Blender users who want to expand their skills and learn scripting, Technical Directors who want to automate laborious tasks, and Professionals and hobbyists who want to learn more about the Python architecture underlying the Blender interface. Some experience with Blender is required, along with some basic understanding of the Python syntax. The book provides quick explanations to bridge potential gaps in the background knowledge.