Setup Blender Bridge

To use the Blender Bridge, install the add-on in Blender and enable the server in Plasticity. Setup is a one time job and from then on, the two apps connect automatically whenever both are running.

Install the Blender add-on

1. Download the latest version of the add-on: plasticity-blender-addon-main.zip (opens in a new tab)

2. Launch Blender.

3. Open Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.

4. Click Install... and select the downloaded zip file. Do not unzip it first because Blender reads the archive directly.

5. Tick the checkbox next to Object: Plasticity when it appears in the list. It may take a moment to load on the first install.

Once enabled, the Plasticity panel appears in the sidebar of the 3D Viewport. Press N in the viewport if the sidebar is hidden.

Enable the server in Plasticity

1. Launch Plasticity.

2. Open Preferences from the P menu in the top left of the screen.

3. In the left column, select Server.

4. Tick Enabled.

The bridge is now active on both sides. You're ready to go.

Check out how to use the Blender Bridge to walk through your first refresh and explore the rest of the workflow.