Installation Guide

System Requirements

Minimum Requirements

• Blender: Version 4.3.0 or higher
• Operating System: Windows 10/11, macOS 10.15+, or Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+)

Installation

Step 1: Download TraitBlender

• Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
• Save the .zip file to your computer

Step 2: Install in Blender

• Open Blender
• Go to Edit > Preferences (or Blender > Preferences on macOS)
• Navigate to the Add-ons tab
• Click Install... button
• Browse and select the downloaded TraitBlender .zip file
• Click Install Add-on

Step 3: Enable the Add-on

• In the Add-ons list, search for "TraitBlender"
• Check the box next to "TraitBlender" to enable it
• The add-on should now appear in the 3D Viewport sidebar (press N to show/hide)

Verify Installation

To verify that TraitBlender is properly installed:

Check the UI Panel

• In the 3D Viewport, press N to open the sidebar
• Look for the "TraitBlender" tab

Next Steps

After successful installation, proceed to the Quick Start Tutorial to begin using TraitBlender.