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Installation

How to install the RapidPipeline Blender Plugin.

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The plugin is currently only available for Windows.

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​

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Uninstall earlier versions of the plugin before installing a new version.

  1. Install Blender.

    • Blender needs to be installed under the C:\Program Files folder.
    • We recommend using the .msi installers available on the official Blender website
    • The RapidPipeline Blender Plugin is currently supported in versions of Blender from 3.5 to 4.1.

  2. If Blender is currently running, make sure to exit. Blender must be closed for installation to proceed successfully.

  3. Uninstall any earlier versions of the plugin.

    • Use the Add or Remove Programs tool in Windows.
    • Search for Blender.
    • Uninstall the RapidPipeline for Blender application (if it exists)
    • Interface for the "Add or Remove Programs" tool, showing the Uninstall function

  4. Start the downloaded installer, and follow the instructions.

    • Installation wizard for the RapidPipeline Blender Plugin

  5. After accepting the EULA, choose the installation folder for the RapidPipeline for Blender plugin.

  6. The installer will ask for the path to the Blender version to be used.

    • The default location is C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Blender X.Y, where X and Y reference Blender's major and minor versions, respectively.
    • Destination folder interface for the RapidPipeline Blender Plugin

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

4. Enter the RapidPipeline API Token​

  1. Open Blender.
  2. In the 3d Viewport go to Object -> RapidPipeline Processor.
  3. Enter the RapidPipeline token in the text field when asked.
    • If there is no token available, one can be created by clicking Create API Token
    • The window for "Set RapidPipeline API Token" in Blender.

Congratulations! The RapidPipeline Blender Plugin is now ready to be used.