Installation

How to install the RapidPipeline Blender Plugin.

1. Subscribe to a Team or Studio Plan

1. Sign up for a RapidPipeline account.

2. Upgrade the account to a Team or Studio plan.

   • If a RapidPipeline subscription is already attached to the account, and if the plan includes API access, the RapidPipeline Blender Plugin is available for use.

2. Download the Installer

1. Sign in to the RapidPipeline Web Platform.

2. Click on the account email at top right.

3. Choose Plugins.

4. Under Downloads click the desired operating system link to download the installer.

3. Install the plugin

caution

• Uninstall earlier versions of the plugin before installing a new version.
• The RapidPipeline Blender Plugin is currently supported in Blender versions 4.0 and later. If you need to install our plugin for an earlier version please contact support@dgg3d.com

1. Go to Edit -> Preferences -> Add-ons -> Install from disk.
   
   
   

2. Browse and select the (.zip) file of the plugin you downloaded.

3. Once the installer has completed, a RapidPipeline API Token will be needed.

tip

• For more information on installing add-ons, see the Blender 4.2 manual.

4. Enter the RapidPipeline API Token

1. Open Blender.

2. In the 3D Viewport open the Sidebar (default hotkey n) and choose RapidPipeline.

3. Enter the RapidPipeline token in the text field when asked.
   
   
   

4. If there is no token available, one can be created by clicking Create API Token.

   • This will open the API Tokens webpage.
   • Enter any text string, then press Create API Token.
   • Copy the token, which is a unique string of letters and numbers.
   • Back in Blender, paste the token into the field Insert API Token.
   • Enable Use Token for future sessions to keep the token persistent.
   • Press the Save Token button.

Congratulations! The RapidPipeline Blender Plugin is now ready to be used. See the Interface Guide for a quick introduction to the user interface.

Known limitations

• The plugin is currently only available for Blender on Windows and MacOS.
• The plugin is only supported in Blender versions 4.0 and later.
• The plugin only imports presets created for RapidPipeline 3D Processor 7.x.
  • On the RapidPipeline Web Platform, the toggle for Preview New Settings must be enabled for presets to be generated in 7.x format.
• Blender modifiers need to be manually applied before using the plugin.
• Some materials are not supported:
  • The plugin exchanges data with Blender via glTF format.
  • Supported are Pricipled BSDF node, image Textures, color Attributes, etc.
  • All procedural materials within Blender are currently unsupported.
• The import of CAD formats and the use of CAD Import Settings are only supported if a CAD Plan has been added to the account.
• UI element scaling may have issues, especially in higher DPI monitors.

Contact Us

Let us know how it's going, we would like to hear from you! To get in touch or report a bug, please contact us at info@dgg3d.com.