Blender 2.79 Addons Updates #50357

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This task will cover updates to Addons For Blender 2.79 I will use this task as a reference point for commits & needed changes to addons.
Whilst mostly limited to bug fixing & api changes, some context sensitive panel issues with the toolshelf addons & general code clean will apply.

New addons 2.79: Guidelines:

will be limited to 8. *note this was unrealistic to give reasonable representation across editor type:
Will be limited to 12 new addons based on user contributions & active dev.
given this release marks the end of the 2.7 series, I think it's appropriate to include a very select list of addons that have proven time & time again to be of value to Blender users.
The selection process for new addons will be Addons Dev Peer Orientated & By Public notice on BA Python Released Scripts section, from which many of the addons we have in Blender have evolved & been maintained by many individuals, over many years.
Note:
Some code from addons in our contrib is widely used in external addons, this will be taken into account.
Some Addons in the tracker have been sitting there for years & are widely used by Blender users.
This will also be taken into account, leaving limited places indeed.

Addons Updates/Fixes For 2.79

Generally the aim will be to improve context sensitive panels in Addons, bug fixing & code clean up to provide a solid, stable addons release.
**Tasks: (may change when identified)
https://developer.blender.org/D2239 is ready to land, I will commit on authors & original authors behalf soon.
Rigify: The panel Rigify Dev tools needs context fixes so it's only viewed in the correct contexts.
Archimesh: The Panel is active in edit mode yet returns not available in edit mode. bl_context = "object mode" in the panel class fixes this. (done fcf1957db4 )
^^ As quick examples. *Developers only, feel free to add to these tasks

Note: in Blender 2.79 addons that use panels must be integrated into existing tabs & not use their own tab unless none can be found to suit. Context sensitivity for panels is a must, panels are not allowed to show up empty & out of context.

Summary:
Let's leave a stable & as bug free Blender 2.79 release addons as we can & look towards the future, it's only a millisecond away.

New Presets
ANT Landscape presets by @JimHazevoet

New Addons

Mesh Edit Tools:
https://developer.blender.org/T50680
Update committed to addons_contrib
Authors: meta-androcto, Hidesato Ikeya, zmj100, luxuy_BlenderCN, TrumanBlending, PKHG,
Oscurart, Stanislav Blinov, komi3D, BlenderLab, Paul Marshall (brikbot),
metalliandy, macouno, CoDEmanX, dustractor, Liero, lijenstina, zeffii
Maintainer: meta-androcto, lijenstina

Display Tools:
https://developer.blender.org/T32253
Initial version committed to addons_contrib
Authors: Jordi Vall-llovera Medina, Jhon Wallace, Jasperge, Pixaal, Meta-androcto
Maintainer: meta-androcto, lijenstina

Brush Menus:
https://developer.blender.org/T42564
Initial version committed to addons_contrib
Authors: Ryan Inch (Imaginer),, meta-androcto
Maintainer: meta-androcto, Ryan Inch (Imaginer),

Btrace:
https://developer.blender.org/T50928
Stable from addons contrib
Authors: liero, crazycourier, Atom, Meta-Androcto, MacKracken
Maintainer: meta-androcto, crazycourier

Iskeyfree:
https://developer.blender.org/T50835
Stable from author @antoniov
Maintainer: Antoniov

Turnaround Camera:
#51066
Stable from author @antoniov
Maintainer: Antoniov

Auto Mirror:
#50941
Stable from author @Lapineige
Maintainer: @Lapineige

Camera Rigs:
#51067
Stable from authors Wayne Dixon, Kris Wittig
Maintainer: Wayne Dixon, Kris Wittig

To note: I think that that priority should be given to developers that have had a long term involve & will maintain their addon into the future.
Large consideration should also be given to long standing addons from addons contrib to mark the end of this series.

Thanks.
Brendon.

This task will cover updates to Addons For Blender 2.79 I will use this task as a reference point for commits & needed changes to addons. Whilst mostly limited to bug fixing & api changes, some context sensitive panel issues with the toolshelf addons & general code clean will apply. **New addons 2.79: Guidelines:** * will be limited to 8. *note this was unrealistic to give reasonable representation across editor type: * Will be limited to 12 new addons based on user contributions & active dev. * given this release marks the end of the 2.7 series, I think it's appropriate to include a very select list of addons that have proven time & time again to be of value to Blender users. * The selection process for new addons will be Addons Dev Peer Orientated & By Public notice on BA Python Released Scripts section, from which many of the addons we have in Blender have evolved & been maintained by many individuals, over many years. * Note: * Some code from addons in our contrib is widely used in external addons, this will be taken into account. * Some Addons in the tracker have been sitting there for years & are widely used by Blender users. * This will also be taken into account, leaving limited places indeed. **Addons Updates/Fixes For 2.79** * Generally the aim will be to improve context sensitive panels in Addons, bug fixing & code clean up to provide a solid, stable addons release. **Tasks: (may change when identified) * https://developer.blender.org/D2239 is ready to land, I will commit on authors & original authors behalf soon. * Rigify: The panel Rigify Dev tools needs context fixes so it's only viewed in the correct contexts. * Archimesh: The Panel is active in edit mode yet returns not available in edit mode. bl_context = "object mode" in the panel class fixes this. (done fcf1957db4 ) * ^^ As quick examples. *Developers only, feel free to add to these tasks **Note:** in Blender 2.79 addons that use panels must be integrated into existing tabs & not use their own tab unless none can be found to suit. Context sensitivity for panels is a must, panels are not allowed to show up empty & out of context. Summary: Let's leave a stable & as bug free Blender 2.79 release addons as we can & look towards the future, it's only a millisecond away. **New Presets** ANT Landscape presets by @JimHazevoet **New Addons** Mesh Edit Tools: https://developer.blender.org/T50680 Update committed to addons_contrib Authors: meta-androcto, Hidesato Ikeya, zmj100, luxuy_BlenderCN, TrumanBlending, PKHG, Oscurart, Stanislav Blinov, komi3D, BlenderLab, Paul Marshall (brikbot), metalliandy, macouno, CoDEmanX, dustractor, Liero, lijenstina, zeffii Maintainer: meta-androcto, lijenstina Display Tools: https://developer.blender.org/T32253 Initial version committed to addons_contrib Authors: Jordi Vall-llovera Medina, Jhon Wallace, Jasperge, Pixaal, Meta-androcto Maintainer: meta-androcto, lijenstina Brush Menus: https://developer.blender.org/T42564 Initial version committed to addons_contrib Authors: Ryan Inch (Imaginer),, meta-androcto Maintainer: meta-androcto, Ryan Inch (Imaginer), Btrace: https://developer.blender.org/T50928 Stable from addons contrib Authors: liero, crazycourier, Atom, Meta-Androcto, MacKracken Maintainer: meta-androcto, crazycourier Iskeyfree: https://developer.blender.org/T50835 Stable from author @antoniov Maintainer: Antoniov Turnaround Camera: #51066 Stable from author @antoniov Maintainer: Antoniov Auto Mirror: #50941 Stable from author @Lapineige Maintainer: @Lapineige Camera Rigs: #51067 Stable from authors Wayne Dixon, Kris Wittig Maintainer: Wayne Dixon, Kris Wittig To note: I think that that priority should be given to developers that have had a long term involve & will maintain their addon into the future. Large consideration should also be given to long standing addons from addons contrib to mark the end of this series. Thanks. Brendon.

Changed status to: 'Open'

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raising priority to group/nest related High 2.79 priority

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Added subscribers: @Lapineige, @carlospadial

hi, just an update here:
There's only a few more addons that can go into 2.79 release, I need to move on & start release notes page very soon.
The list has been compiled based on user feedback here: https://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?416155-Best-Addons-ever-that-should-be-in-2-79
The Final Addons to be added this release are as follows:

The new Camera menu function (Can be extended by addons) gives these addons a nice home:
1/ Turnaround Camera by antonioya
From addons contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/add_test_scene_elements/camera_turnaround.py
2/ Camera Rigs by Wayne Dixon, Kris Wittig
From Addons Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/rigging_camerarigs.py

New addon tried many times before. skins an armature with a mesh,
3/ Skinify by karab44
Task: #51036

VSE addon: under represented in addons release (currently none):
4/ Kinoraw tools by @carlospadial
I was looking these two addons from addons contrib:
https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/sequencer_jumptocut.py
https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/sequencer_extra_actions/init.py
I noticed there was external development here:
https://github.com/kinoraw/kinoraw_repo
I have contacted @carlospadial and we will try to review and work together quickly if this is to succeed.

5/ Auto mirror by @Lapineige
From Addons Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/mesh_auto_mirror.py
Task: https://developer.blender.org/T50941

6/ Advance Objects
This addon adds itself to the Add menu & Create Tab.
Currently I'm writing this addon & testing features, the base concept here is artistic tools & advanced objects:
It will draw upon addons contrib & external addons that are based on artistic merit.

7/ Curve tools from addons contrib, i have this up to date with several very useful functions, I do need to remove a bad error in 1 function but this addon is well used & respected, being rebuilt several times by different authors simply to keep the needed functionality alive.

That would be it.

hanks.

hi, just an update here: There's only a few more addons that can go into 2.79 release, I need to move on & start release notes page very soon. The list has been compiled based on user feedback here: https://blenderartists.org/forum/showthread.php?416155-Best-Addons-ever-that-should-be-in-2-79 The **Final** Addons to be added this release are as follows: The new Camera menu function (Can be extended by addons) gives these addons a nice home: 1/ Turnaround Camera by antonioya From addons contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/add_test_scene_elements/camera_turnaround.py 2/ Camera Rigs by Wayne Dixon, Kris Wittig From Addons Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/rigging_camerarigs.py New addon tried many times before. skins an armature with a mesh, 3/ Skinify by karab44 Task: #51036 VSE addon: under represented in addons release (currently none): 4/ Kinoraw tools by @carlospadial I was looking these two addons from addons contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/sequencer_jumptocut.py https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/sequencer_extra_actions/__init__.py I noticed there was external development here: https://github.com/kinoraw/kinoraw_repo I have contacted @carlospadial and we will try to review and work together quickly if this is to succeed. 5/ Auto mirror by @Lapineige From Addons Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/diffusion/BAC/browse/master/mesh_auto_mirror.py Task: https://developer.blender.org/T50941 6/ Advance Objects This addon adds itself to the Add menu & Create Tab. Currently I'm writing this addon & testing features, the base concept here is artistic tools & advanced objects: It will draw upon addons contrib & external addons that are based on artistic merit. 7/ Curve tools from addons contrib, i have this up to date with several very useful functions, I do need to remove a bad error in 1 function but this addon is well used & respected, being rebuilt several times by different authors simply to keep the needed functionality alive. That would be it. hanks.

hi., still revisiting this,
Current code will be committed this week before bcon3 is announced & none after unless some main devs like to put in their own.
Keep in mind, 2.79 is a significant release, 2.8 will break & change many addons, the 2.79 addons release reflects this by representing addons developers who are active & have been active for some time & also reflecting upon user feedback.
Thanks.

hi., still revisiting this, Current code will be committed this week before bcon3 is announced & none after unless some main devs like to put in their own. Keep in mind, 2.79 is a significant release, 2.8 will break & change many addons, the 2.79 addons release reflects this by representing addons developers who are active & have been active for some time & also reflecting upon user feedback. Thanks.

Added subscriber: @JimHazevoet

final quick list:

skinify,
magic uv,
kinoraw tools (vse),
s-leger/miikap auto track,
merge node arrange into node wrangler,
my advanced objects addon

final quick list: skinify, magic uv, kinoraw tools (vse), s-leger/miikap auto track, merge node arrange into node wrangler, my advanced objects addon

Added subscribers: @StephenLeger, @MiikaPuustinen

hi, quick final list 1
Export Paper Model from Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/T51199
Advanced objects from Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/T51110
Kinoraw Tools from Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/T51109
Refine motion tracking by @StephenLeger
Auto Tracker by @MiikaPuustinen

From Addons Contrib:
Stored Views: very useful animation & camera tool
Render clay: Simple clay render
matlibvx light: materials lib system with small default library
curve tools: possibly if I feel it's working well & up to scratch errorwise

After which, core developers are welcome to add their own addons they feel are beneficial for this release.

What's left in the tracker & contrib will be filtered/closed/removed based on usability & then merged into final addons_contrib release.
Addons contrib will have both it's snapshot link & a custom zipped pack (with all the folder addons in zips) for easy folder/auto installs linked into the 2.79 addons release notes page.

Thanks.

hi, quick final list 1 Export Paper Model from Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/T51199 Advanced objects from Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/T51110 Kinoraw Tools from Contrib: https://developer.blender.org/T51109 Refine motion tracking by @StephenLeger Auto Tracker by @MiikaPuustinen From Addons Contrib: Stored Views: very useful animation & camera tool Render clay: Simple clay render matlibvx light: materials lib system with small default library curve tools: possibly if I feel it's working well & up to scratch errorwise After which, core developers are welcome to add their own addons they feel are beneficial for this release. What's left in the tracker & contrib will be filtered/closed/removed based on usability & then merged into final addons_contrib release. Addons contrib will have both it's snapshot link & a custom zipped pack (with all the folder addons in zips) for easy folder/auto installs linked into the 2.79 addons release notes page. Thanks.

Added subscriber: @p2or

Hey Brendon,

the latest version of Autotracker Addon is 0.0.9. on Github. Can we update to that version before the 2.79 release? Also the UI feels unfinished IMO. If you are interested, I already sent a pull request to fix that, but unfortunately the author does not respond since 6 weeks.

Cheers,
Christian

Hey Brendon, the latest version of Autotracker Addon is 0.0.9. on [Github](https:*github.com/miikapuustinen/blender_autotracker). Can we update to that version before the 2.79 release? Also the UI feels unfinished IMO. If you are interested, I already sent a [pull request](https:*github.com/miikapuustinen/blender_autotracker/pull/8) to fix that, but unfortunately the author does not respond since 6 weeks. Cheers, Christian

Hi Christian,
Sorry I didn't notice the pull request. I did merge it now. Brendon could you update it to the latest? Also could you remove Matti Kaihola from mainteners for Autotracker (blender wiki).

Thanks,
Miika

Hi Christian, Sorry I didn't notice the pull request. I did merge it now. Brendon could you update it to the latest? Also could you remove Matti Kaihola from mainteners for Autotracker (blender wiki). Thanks, Miika

@miikap after talk with you in irc, committed latest version.
thanks.

@miikap after talk with you in irc, committed latest version. thanks.

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