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{{TOC|side}}'''Enfusion Blender Tools''' (shortened to '''EBT''') is a Blender addon allowing for a good workflow between Blender and Workbench, and Enfusion in general. Primarily developed and tested with 3.3.1LTS.  
'''Enfusion Blender Tools''' (shortened to '''EBT''') is a Blender addon allowing for a good workflow between Blender and Workbench, and Enfusion in general.
==Features==
Primarily developed and tested with 2.93 LTS. Works also with 3.1 release and above, but it's not officially supported.
===Import===
 
*[[Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_ASC_Elevation|ASC elevation (.asc file)]] - import an ASC elevation file (Esri grid) as terrain mesh
 
*[[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_P3D_Conversion|Arma 3 P3D (.p3d file)]] - import P3D
== Features ==
*[[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Materials_Preview|FBX (.fbx file)]] - import FBX with Enfusion Shaders
 
===Export===
=== Import ===
*[[Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_ASC_Elevation|ASC elevation (.asc file)]]
 
*[[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_Animation|Enfusion animation (.txa file)]]
* [[Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_ASC_Elevation|ASC elevation (.asc file)]] - import an ASC elevation file (Esri grid) as terrain mesh
*[[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Batch_FBX_Export|Batch FBX export (.fbx file)]]
* [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_P3D_Conversion|Arma 3 P3D (.p3d file)]] - import P3D
===Misc===
* [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Materials_Preview|FBX (.fbx file)]] - import FBX with Enfusion Shaders
*[[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Objects_Tools|Object Tools]] - Various small tools helping with preparation of model for Workbench import
 
*Model Quality Assurance<!-- - see BT: Model Quality Assurance--> - Verifies if
=== Export ===
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==Installation==
* [[Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_ASC_Elevation|ASC elevation (.asc file)]]
[[File:armareforger-enfusionblendertools-net-api.png|alt=Location of Enable net API in Workbench Options|thumb|600x600px|Location of Enable net API option in Workbench Options window]]
* [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_Animation|Enfusion animation (.txa file)]]
*Download [https://www.blender.org/download/release/Blender3.3/blender-3.3.1-windows-x64.msi/ Blender LTS 3.3.1]
* [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Batch_FBX_Export|Batch FBX export (.fbx file)]]
*Download '''Arma Reforger Tools''' from Steam{{Feature|informative|Arma Reforger Tools only appear if Arma Reforger is in your Steam Library.}}
 
*Install EBT addon from {{hl|Arma Reforger Tools\Blender\EnfusionBlenderTools-Plugin.zip}} (do not unzip it!)
=== Misc ===
**See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzdoUTvAgXk&t=64s How to Install Add-Ons in Blender]
 
*Open Workbench and in Workbench -> Options -> Workbench settings turn on '''Enable net API (for communication with external applications)''' option
* [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Objects_Tools|Object Tools]] - Various small tools helping with preparation of model for Workbench import
* Model Quality Assurance<!-- - see BT: Model Quality Assurance--> - Verifies if  
 
 
== Installation ==
 
[[File:armareforger-enfusionblendertools_options_setup.png|thumb|Enfusion Blender Tools addon preferences]]
* Download [https://www.blender.org/download/release/Blender2.93/blender-2.93.9-windows-x64.msi Blender LTS 2.93.9]
* Download '''Arma Reforger Tools''' from Steam {{Feature|informative|Arma Reforger Tools only appear if Arma Reforger is in your Steam Library.}}
* Install EBT addon from {{hl|Arma Reforger Tools\Blender\EnfusionBlenderTools-Plugin.zip}} (do not unzip it!)
** See [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzdoUTvAgXk&t=64s How to Install Add-Ons in Blender]
* Unzip {{hl|Arma Reforger Tools\Blender\EnfusionBlenderTools-Data.zip}} to any empty folder
* In '''Addon Folders''', press the '<nowiki/>'''+'''<nowiki/>' button and set path to the directory where {{hl|EnfusionBlenderTools-Data.zip}} file was extracted (see image)<!--
-->{{Feature|important|Make sure that this folder is always defined as the first one, any other addon folders must be defined after it.}}
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== Interface ==
[[File:armareforger-enfusionblendertools_options_setup2.png|thumb|Enfusion Blender Tools addon preferences|alt=|600x600px]]
 
If you intend to use TXA exporter and want to use Reforger library of [[Arma Reforger:Animation Export Profiles|animation export profiles]], it is also necessary to set up '''Export Profile Folder'''
*Unzip {{hl|Arma Reforger Tools\Blender\EnfusionBlenderTools-Data.zip}} to any empty folder
*In '''Export Profile Folder''', pre<nowiki/>s<nowiki/>s the ''''+'''<nowiki/>' button and set path to the directory where {{hl|EnfusionBlenderTools-Data.zip}} file was extracted (see image)
Similar steps can be also per<nowiki/>f<nowiki/>ormed to<nowiki/> define folder with custom animation export profiles<!--
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==Interface==
Once addon is properly installed and activated, two new elements - '''(1)''' & '''(2)''' should be visible in main interface of Blender. Depending on used layout, right section of the menu might need to be expanded by clicking on small arrow on the right side of the viewport.
Once addon is properly installed and activated, two new elements - '''(1)''' & '''(2)''' should be visible in main interface of Blender. Depending on used layout, right section of the menu might need to be expanded by clicking on small arrow on the right side of the viewport.


[[File:armareforger-enfusionblendertools_interface.jpg]]
[[File:armareforger-enfusionblendertools_interface.jpg]]
 
===Top menu===
=== Top menu ===
In the top section of the viewport, '''Enfusion Tools (1)''' tab contains '''Import''' & '''Export''' sub menus where it is possible to [[#Import_P3D|import P3D]], [[#Import_ASC|ASC file]] or [[#Import_FBX|FBX models]] and export [[#Export_ASC|ASC]] or [[#Export_TXA|TXA]] animations.
In the top section of the viewport, '''Enfusion Tools (1)''' tab contains '''Import''' & '''Export''' sub menus where it is possible to [[#Import_P3D|import P3D]], [[#Import_ASC|ASC file]] or [[#Import_FBX|FBX models]] and export [[#Export_ASC|ASC]] or [[#Export_TXA|TXA]] animations.
 
====Import ASC====
 
==== Import ASC ====
 
Import a .asc terrain file.
Import a .asc terrain file.
 
====Import P3D====
==== Import P3D ====
=====Discard unsupported LODs=====
 
===== Discard unsupported LODs =====
LODs like View Cargo/Gunner/Pilot, Roadway, Hitpoints, Paths and similar will be discarded from the import.
LODs like View Cargo/Gunner/Pilot, Roadway, Hitpoints, Paths and similar will be discarded from the import.
 
=====Layer Presets=====
===== Layer Presets =====
Assign detected layers (geometry, physics)
Assign detected layers (geometry, physics)
 
=====Game Materials=====
===== Game Materials =====
======Rename materials======
 
====== Rename materials ======
Rename RVMATs to Enfusion equivalents.
Rename RVMATs to Enfusion equivalents.
 
=====Memory Points=====
===== Memory Points =====
=====Convert axis to single point=====
 
===== Convert axis to single point =====
Convert two points with default rotation to single point with orientation axis.
Convert two points with default rotation to single point with orientation axis.
 
====Import FBX====
==== Import FBX ====
 
This option activates import of [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Materials_Preview|FBX with Enfusion Shaders]]
This option activates import of [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Materials_Preview|FBX with Enfusion Shaders]]
 
=====Remove All Objects=====
===== Remove All Objects =====
 
Remove any object present in the fbx file.
Remove any object present in the fbx file.
 
====Export ASC====
==== Export ASC ====
 
Export the terrain to .asc format.
Export the terrain to .asc format.
 
====Export TXA====
==== Export TXA ====
 
Export the [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_Animation||animation to the TXA format]].
Export the [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Import/Export_Animation||animation to the TXA format]].
 
===Side section===
=== Side section ===
 
On the right side of the viewport, '''Enfusion Tools tab (2)''' you have following options:
On the right side of the viewport, '''Enfusion Tools tab (2)''' you have following options:
 
====Model Quality Assurance====
==== Model Quality Assurance ====
 
In this panel '''(3)''' it is possible to adjust and execute Model Quality Assurance script which checks for common configuration & topology errors in the mesh.
In this panel '''(3)''' it is possible to adjust and execute Model Quality Assurance script which checks for common configuration & topology errors in the mesh.
 
====Settings====
==== Settings ====
 
Settings panel '''(4)''' contains options for Batch FBX export
Settings panel '''(4)''' contains options for Batch FBX export
 
====Object Tools====
==== Object Tools ====
 
Object Tools '''(5)''' panel contains controls for [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Objects_Tools#Automatic_sorting_of_objects|automatic object sorting into collections]]
Object Tools '''(5)''' panel contains controls for [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Objects_Tools#Automatic_sorting_of_objects|automatic object sorting into collections]]
 
====Material Tools====
==== Material Tools ====
 
This section '''(6)''' contains options [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Objects_Tools#Colliders_.26_Layer_Presets_setup|colliders setup]], light setup & [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Materials_Preview#Materials_Synchronisation|(re)import of Enfusion Materials into Blender]]
This section '''(6)''' contains options [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Objects_Tools#Colliders_.26_Layer_Presets_setup|colliders setup]], light setup & [[Arma_Reforger:Enfusion_Blender_Tools:_Materials_Preview#Materials_Synchronisation|(re)import of Enfusion Materials into Blender]]
 
==Tutorials==
== Tutorials ==
*{{GameCategory|armaR|Modding|Tutorials|Official Tools|Enfusion Blender Tools|link= y|text= Enfusion Blender Tools Tutorials}}
 
* {{GameCategory|armaR|Modding|Tutorials|Official Tools|Enfusion Blender Tools|link= y|text= Enfusion Blender Tools Tutorials}}
 
 
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Revision as of 12:15, 8 December 2022

Enfusion Blender Tools (shortened to EBT) is a Blender addon allowing for a good workflow between Blender and Workbench, and Enfusion in general. Primarily developed and tested with 3.3.1LTS.

Features

Import

Export

Misc

  • Object Tools - Various small tools helping with preparation of model for Workbench import
  • Model Quality Assurance - Verifies if

Installation

Location of Enable net API in Workbench Options
Location of Enable net API option in Workbench Options window
  • Download Blender LTS 3.3.1
  • Download Arma Reforger Tools from Steam
    ⓘ
    Arma Reforger Tools only appear if Arma Reforger is in your Steam Library.
  • Install EBT addon from Arma Reforger Tools\Blender\EnfusionBlenderTools-Plugin.zip (do not unzip it!)
  • Open Workbench and in Workbench -> Options -> Workbench settings turn on Enable net API (for communication with external applications) option
Enfusion Blender Tools addon preferences

If you intend to use TXA exporter and want to use Reforger library of animation export profiles, it is also necessary to set up Export Profile Folder

  • Unzip Arma Reforger Tools\Blender\EnfusionBlenderTools-Data.zip to any empty folder
  • In Export Profile Folder, press the '+' button and set path to the directory where EnfusionBlenderTools-Data.zip file was extracted (see image)

Similar steps can be also performed to define folder with custom animation export profiles

Interface

Once addon is properly installed and activated, two new elements - (1) & (2) should be visible in main interface of Blender. Depending on used layout, right section of the menu might need to be expanded by clicking on small arrow on the right side of the viewport.

armareforger-enfusionblendertools interface.jpg

Top menu

In the top section of the viewport, Enfusion Tools (1) tab contains Import & Export sub menus where it is possible to import P3D, ASC file or FBX models and export ASC or TXA animations.

Import ASC

Import a .asc terrain file.

Import P3D

Discard unsupported LODs

LODs like View Cargo/Gunner/Pilot, Roadway, Hitpoints, Paths and similar will be discarded from the import.

Layer Presets

Assign detected layers (geometry, physics)

Game Materials
Rename materials

Rename RVMATs to Enfusion equivalents.

Memory Points
Convert axis to single point

Convert two points with default rotation to single point with orientation axis.

Import FBX

This option activates import of FBX with Enfusion Shaders

Remove All Objects

Remove any object present in the fbx file.

Export ASC

Export the terrain to .asc format.

Export TXA

Export the |animation to the TXA format.

Side section

On the right side of the viewport, Enfusion Tools tab (2) you have following options:

Model Quality Assurance

In this panel (3) it is possible to adjust and execute Model Quality Assurance script which checks for common configuration & topology errors in the mesh.

Settings

Settings panel (4) contains options for Batch FBX export

Object Tools

Object Tools (5) panel contains controls for automatic object sorting into collections

Material Tools

This section (6) contains options colliders setup, light setup & (re)import of Enfusion Materials into Blender

Tutorials

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