This is a collection of addons, tools, and random bits of info that have helped me achieve a smooth Blender experience.
A large portion of the code was generated with the help of AI tools.
Adds a sub panel to the Output panel within the Output Properties tab. Automatically set the output path based on a template. Helpful when quickly iterating on a project to ensure new renders don't overwrite previous ones. The automatic update triggers after each save and whenever the template is updated.
Variables:
__FILE_NAME__The blend file name without extension__BLENDER_VERSION__
Defaults to //renders/__FILE_NAME__/__FILE_NAME___.
Example: A blender file named my-animation-v021.blend would output frame 1 to //renders/my-animation-v021/my-animation-v021_0001.png
Tested in Blender v2.93.16, v3.5.0