Render Back 2.1 Add-on Documentation: Blender extension

Render Back Add-on Documentation



The Render Back add-on is a Blender extension that allows you to perform 'command line rendering' (console/batch rendering) without the hassle of writing a script for each project. This method can make rendering faster and less likely to crash using the terminal. This is particularly beneficial if you're working with limited hardware resources.

Add-on Information

  • Name: Render Back
  • Author: Elton Matiwane
  • Version: 2.6
  • Blender Version: 4.1 and above
  • Location: Output properties panel
  • Description: Faster renders using command line instead of direct renders from Blender
  • Category: Output

Pros

  • Completion Actions: A feature to specify post-render actions, such as Hibernate, Sleep, or Shutdown to be automatically executed after the render is complete.
  • Open Directory on Completion: Option to automatically open the file directory where the rendered files are saved after the rendering process finishes.
  • Batch File Execution: The add-on generates a batch file that handles the rendering process.
  • System Notifications: A pop-up notification to alert the user when rendering is complete.
  • User-Friendly Interface: Provides a simple panel within Blender's "Output Properties" to specify and manage rendering options.
  • Supports Multiple Render Types: Capable of rendering both animations and single images.
  • Keep Terminal Open: This will keep the terminal open so you can view the rendering stats.

Cons

  • Windows only: The add-on has been developed and tested on Windows and has no support for other operating systems.

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Contribution

If you find this add-on useful, please consider contributing. Your support will help in the continued development and improvement of the add-on.

If you encounter any problems with the Render Back add-on, feel free to leave a comment.

Road Map for Future Plugin Features

  • System Notification When Rendering Is Done
  • Standalone Rendering App
  • Support for other operating systems

The add-on has been tested in Blender 4.1, and the extension has been tested in Blender 4.4.1.

Note:

  • In Blender 4.4.1, install "render_back_2_6_extension", not the add-on. If you use anything older than Blender 4.1, due to API changes, you might have to use older versions of the add-on.
  • When updating the add-on from v2.1 to v2.6, and it doesn't change to the updated UI, restart Blender, disable it, then re-enable the add-on. The new changes should now show up. This is caused by Blender caching property UI labels from when the script was first registered.

 

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