Hi,
I made a new extension to enhance my node organisation and decided to share it
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Elevate your workflow with the Pie Menus of Node Color Tools Pie, the essential add-on for managing node colors in Blender. Designed for clarity and speed, this tool allows you to color multiple nodes at once, making it easier to navigate complex node trees.
Works with Blender 4.2 and above. Install like any Blender Extension.
Key Features:
- Quick Color Application: Use Quick Color Pie Menu for preset colors, random color assignment, color removal, or copying colors across nodes, all with directional selection for fast results.
- Customizable Colors: In Precise Color Pie Menu, set and save five unique colors, tailored to your preferences. Also includes options for random, copy, and color removal.
- Sidebar Backup: All functions are available in a sidebar menu for those who prefer a traditional setup.
- Customizable Hotkeys: Boost your efficiency even further with customizable hotkeys available in the add-on preferences.
Perfect for organizing and visualizing large node networks, Node Color Tools brings order to your workspace with effortless color control.
Two Dynamic Pie Menus:
Quick Color Pie Menu
- Set All Selected Nodes to Specific Colors: Choose from a selection of hard-coded colors for a fast and consistent look.
- Random Color Assignment: Instantly apply random colors to your selected nodes for a fun and dynamic layout.
- Remove Color: Clean up your node tree by easily removing color from selected nodes.
- Copy Color from Active Node: Quickly replicate the color of the active node to other selected nodes with directional selection for speed and efficiency.
Precise Color Pie Menu
- Customizable Color Options: Customize the color for each pie menu option, allowing for more personalized control over your node organization.
- Random, Copy, and Remove Functions: Includes all the essential functions from the first pie menu, ensuring flexibility in your workflow.
Sidebar Menu for Backup:
For those who prefer a more traditional interface, a comprehensive sidebar menu contains all functions except for hard-coded colors. This serves as a reliable backup for users who may not favor pie menus.
Why Choose Node Color Tools?
- Streamlined Workflow: Save time and enhance your productivity by managing node colors in bulk.
- Enhanced Organization: Easily distinguish between different sections of your node trees, leading to a clearer and more manageable workspace.
- User-Friendly Design: With intuitive pie menus and a backup sidebar, adapting to your preferred workflow has never been easier.
Transform the way you work with nodes in Blender! Download Node Color Tools today and take control of your node colors like never before.