Blender developers and technical artists
Starting a new Blender addon project from scratch
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About
The Blender Addon mind map template provides a structured blueprint for developing a Blender addon, covering the essential components from header metadata to registration. It includes 23 nodes across key sections such as 'Header', 'Body', 'Footer', 'Preferences', and 'Custom Pie Menu Addon'. The template details the 'bl_info' dictionary with fields like 'name', 'author', 'version', and 'blender' version compatibility, and walks through the 'Operator' class with 'bl_idname' and 'bl_label'. It also outlines the 'execute' method and menu button registration via 'bpy.types.VIEW3D_MT_mesh_add.append'. This cheat sheet is ideal for Blender developers who need a quick reference for addon structure and Python coding patterns.
Terms and ConditionsWhen to use this template
Python developers maintaining Blender tools
Reviewing or refactoring an existing addon's code structure
Instructors and students learning Blender scripting
Teaching Blender addon development in a workshop or tutorial
How to use this template
Step 1
Open and Explore the Structure
Open the Blender Addon template in Xmind to visualize the organized branches covering Header, Body, Footer, and Preferences.
Step 2
Customize Metadata and Operator Logic
Replace the placeholder bl_info fields with your specific addon details and define your custom functionality within the Operator class nodes.
Step 3
Implement Registration and Menu Integration
Follow the provided code patterns in the Footer and Custom Pie Menu sections to finalize your addon's registration and UI placement.
Frequently asked questions
The template covers the full structure of a Blender addon, including header metadata (bl_info), operator class, menu button, registration functions, and preferences. It also includes a custom pie menu addon reference.
Open the .xmind file in Xmind, then follow the branches: start with 'Header' to fill in bl_info, then implement the 'Operator' class in 'Body', and finally set up 'Footer' for registration. Customize the code snippets as needed.
Yes, the template is fully editable in Xmind. You can modify nodes, add your own code, and export as PDF or image for printing.
This node indicates an alternative addon structure using a pie menu interface. It can be expanded to include pie menu operators and registration, offering a different UI approach.
Absolutely. Each field in 'bl_info' (name, author, version, etc.) is a node you can edit directly in Xmind to match your addon's metadata.
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