by AlexeyHRDesign·Modeling
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Earns its place in the blender_extensions library as a Geometry Nodes decal system that keeps placement non-destructive and viewport-driven. Version 1.1.0 extends it with Decal IT Bake, per-parent collections, and Normal Transfer blending.
[BAM] Decalit is a Geometry Nodes-based decal system for Blender, built around a custom UI/UX and a non-destructive workflow rather than the traditional Import Images as Planes plus Shrinkwrap approach. It projects mesh decals onto curved surfaces with advanced surface snapping, and suits hard-surface panels, trims, symbols, labels, screws, vents, and stylized marks that should sit cleanly on top of another mesh.
Placement happens in the viewport: hover a surface, position the decal with an overlay, then adjust scale, projection depth, offset, subdivision, and rotation without leaving the 3D view. You can move, scale, rotate, flip, and align decals, and control width, height, trim, and triangulation. Three projection modes cover different needs, and Decal Carve lets you draw a polygon to cut away or restore parts of a decal.
The Decal Library stores reusable decals from selected mesh objects, with saved collections, preset switching, and preview thumbnails in the View3D sidebar. Existing decals can be reopened with Decal IT EditMode. Version 1.1.0 adds Decal IT Bake, per-parent decal collections, BackFace projection control, and a Normal Transfer mode.
[BAM] Decalit is best for hard-surface artists adding panels, trims, symbols, labels, screws, vents, and stylized marks onto curved meshes in Blender.
[BAM] Decalit is completely free to download and use.
[BAM] Decalit is listed as compatible with Blender 5.0 and newer. The developer notes it should work as of version 4.5, but it was developed and tested on 5.0. If you run an earlier release, behaviour may differ, so targeting 5.0 or later is the safer choice. Compatibility can change with new releases, so it's worth checking the developer's page for the current supported versions before installing into your production setup.
[BAM] Decalit is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. That license governs how you can use, modify, and redistribute the tool. Licensing and distribution terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before relying on it in a project. If you plan to redistribute or modify the code, review the GPL terms first.
[BAM] Decalit lives in the View3D Sidebar under a [BAM] Decalit panel. From there you start the placement tool, pick a projection mode, and browse your decal library with preview thumbnails. The same sidebar holds controls for saved collections and previews. Placement itself happens in the viewport, where you hover a surface and adjust scale, depth, offset, subdivision, and rotation without leaving the 3D view, so most of the workflow stays in one place.
[BAM] Decalit provides three projection modes. Target Topology uses the target mesh topology as the decal geometry so the result follows the surface cleanly, and it's the main mode for production placement on curved meshes. Volume Mode, in beta, projects flat contact topology while preserving raised source volume, useful when the decal is a small raised detail like a peeling sticker. Simple Mode uses the decal mesh geometry with simple subdivision and ray projection; it's fast and responsive but needs subdivision levels for curved surfaces.
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