Release Notes

0.6.6

This update introduces custom preset folder support along with fixes for hierarchical collection creation and * single collection assignment* to streamline the export process.

Features

  • #131: Added support for custom preset folder selection.

Fixes

  • #133: The entire hierarchy of the selection now gets correctly added to the newly created export collection.
  • #134: Fixed single assignment issues for Export and File Path.

0.6.5

This update introduces an optional Export section tp the N-Panel Window and improves path handling. It also brings UI improvements, better error handling, and a major code refactor to enhance stability and usability

Features

  • #109: Added N-Panel Window to provide easier access to export settings.
  • #118: Added Create Export Collection to the Outliner right-click menu.
  • #114: Improved Simple Export header for all panels.
  • #125: Extended Create Export Collection to selection.
  • #115: Exposed Enable/Disable options for the N-Panel.
  • #119: Added Current Collection detail view for export list.
  • #122: Enabled opening Properties from the N-Panel.
  • #126: Disable Collection Offset by default.
  • Improved Path Management (Absolute/Relative/Mirror)
  • #128: Improved Mirror Path Mode display.
  • #130: Ensured paths are correctly displayed as * absolute/relative*.
  • #132: Unified N-Panel and Properties-Output panel settings .
  • #123: Add Instance Offset etc. to active collection settings.

Fixes

  • #116: Renamed "Overwrite Preferences" to "Scene Settings" for clarity.
  • #117: Fixed missing preset selection options for scene overwrites.
  • #121: Improved file path assignment when creating export collections.
  • #127: Improved file path settings UI.
  • #129: Updated collection name handling after changes.
  • #132: Fixed broken presets.
  • #113: Major Code Refactor.
  • #110: Unify code and error handling for operator calls from Outliner, Single collection or selected collections.
  • Fixed register/unregister issues for the add-on.
  • Cleaned up N-Panel UI and improved consistency.

0.6.2

Features

  • #97: Added Select All / None functionality to the export list.
  • #106: Added the ability to assign exporters to multiple collections from the Outliner.
  • #91: Changed default settings for file path generation from relative to file to custom folder.
  • #93: Preference overwrites get now saved with the Blend file.
  • #103: Automatically appends file extensions when missing during export.

Fixes

  • #98: Fixed an error occurring when unregistering the add-on.
  • #99: Fixed a crash when assigning file paths while using an empty filepath.
  • #104: Resolved a crash related to an empty Custom Folder.
  • #105: Ignore "Use Selection" in presets to prevent unintended behavior.

0.6

This beta release includes significant updates to preset handling and several UX improvements.

Features

  • #11: Added the Simple Export menu to the right-click menu in the Outliner.
  • #80: Introduced presets per export format.
  • #19: Added the ability to set the default file type in preferences.
  • #35: Improved error handling for the Set Preset operation.
  • #59: Added an option to the status popup for successful operations.
  • #66: Added success information to the bottom of the interface.
  • #68: Enhanced the Info Panel for assigning file paths.

Fixes

  • #34: Fixed an error occurring when using Set Exporter Path with an existing relative file path.

Simple Export (Beta) v0.5

The initial Beta release is here, featuring all core functionality of the Minimal Lovable Product (MLP).

Features:

  1. Streamlined Export Management
    Centralized list with batch operations for paths, presets, and bulk exports, simplifying batch exporting in Blender.
  2. Comprehensive Format Support
    Handles all major export formats, including FBX, Alembic, USD, OBJ, glTF, STL, and PLY, without altering Blender's native functionality.
  3. Adaptable for Games and Movies
    Compatible with workflows for game engines like Unreal, Unity, and Godot, as well as movie pipelines.

Note:

The Beta version does not yet include the planned export presets for Godot, Unreal, and Unity.