Blender Market – DECALmachine v2.11.2

Blender Market – DECALmachine v2.11.2: Revolutionizing 3D Texturing and Trim Sheets

DECALmachine v2.11.2, available on Blender Market, is an advanced Blender extension designed to enhance your 3D modeling workflow with its innovative approach to surface texturing. Unlike traditional methods, DECALmachine employs a non-destructive, UV-free technique that allows for dynamic surface detailing without altering the underlying mesh. This approach provides a more flexible and streamlined texturing process, making it an invaluable tool for both game developers and 3D artists.

Key Features of DECALmachine v2.11.2:

1. Non-Destructive Surface Texturing: DECALmachine’s mesh decal system enables surface texture application without committing to permanent changes. This method maintains the integrity of your 3D model while allowing for extensive customization and adjustments.

2. Trim Sheet Support: The extension includes robust support for trim sheets, enhancing your ability to create and manage detailed surface textures. This feature is essential for developing complex assets that require precise texturing.

3. Seamless Game Engine Integration: With built-in support for atlasing and baking, DECALmachine simplifies the process of exporting textures to game engines such as Unity and Unreal Engine. This feature ensures compatibility and efficiency when transitioning from Blender to game development environments.

4. Advanced Decal Features: DECALmachine offers an array of decal types, including:

   • Projection and Cutting: Apply decals through projection or by cutting them from edges or grease pencil strokes.
   • Material Matching: Automatic material matching and normal transfer for seamless integration with existing materials.
   • Flexible Asset Management: Create and organize decal libraries, manage visibility, and access presets directly within the 3D view.

5. Dynamic Adjustment Tools: The modal adjust tool allows for easy manipulation of decal attributes such as height, object size, UV rotation, and panel width. This feature ensures that you can make precise adjustments to fit your project needs.

6. Non-Destructive Operations: DECALmachine supports non-destructive operations for joining and separating decals, preserving the organization of your 3D models. This approach also includes options to hide decal materials and node groups to maintain a clean workspace.

7. Export Strategies: Choose from three export strategies:

   • Decal Atlases: Efficiently export to deferred rendering engines like Unity HDRP and Unreal Engine.
   • Trim Sheets: Use trim sheets for exporting to forward rendering engines like Unity URP.
   • UV Baking: Bake decals to the UV space of their parent object, though this is not recommended due to unresolved Blender issues.

8. Additional Tools and Resources:

   • UV Tools: Includes Quad Unwrap, Box Unwrap, Mirror Trim, and Stitch for enhanced UV management.
   • Sample Files: Access 109 decals, 64 trim decals, 1 trim sheet, 2 atlases, and 7 sample blend files to kickstart your projects.
   • Industry-Leading Documentation: Benefit from comprehensive documentation designed to guide you through every aspect of DECALmachine.