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Blendalyzer

by Otago Computing Inc.·Workflow

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Why we like it

Blendalyzer earns its place in the superhive library for turning a blend file's internal relationships into a clickable HTML map, with updates carrying it through Blender 5.0.

What is Blendalyzer?

Blendalyzer is a Blender add-on that generates an interactive, visual guide to your work, showing the relationships between objects and their materials, images, collections, views, sounds, libraries, scenes, actions, and armatures. It writes everything into a single HTML file that opens automatically in a browser.

From there you can view one of several pre-formatted relationships and click any element to isolate it and see its direct links, filtering collections, materials, and images into an isolation view. Blendalyzer reports which files are packed and how large they are in memory, identifies where external files are located and which library assets are drawn from, and lets you scan for mesh objects and armatures to locate assets for re-use. You can also see how materials link to mesh objects and how images are used in materials, with a top ten heavy objects view and node colors you can set before generating the analysis.

The add-on is light-weight at only 15KB, since it makes the browser do the work. Save your blend file before running it. Blendalyzer is distributed under the GPL license and supports Blender 3.0 through 5.0.

Who is Blendalyzer best for?

Blendalyzer is best for blender users who want to review scene structure, track packed file sizes, and locate past models or materials for re-use.

How much does Blendalyzer cost?

Blendalyzer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Generates a single interactive HTML file mapping relationships between objects and their materials, images, collections, views, sounds, libraries, scenes, actions, and armatures, opening automatically in a browser
  • Click any element to isolate it and view its direct links, with filtering for collections, materials, and images into an isolation view
  • Reports which files are packed and how large they are in memory
  • Identifies where external files are located and which library assets are drawn from
  • Scans for mesh objects and armatures to locate assets for re-use
  • Includes a top ten heavy objects view and customizable node colors set before generating the analysis
  • Light-weight at only 15KB, letting the browser handle the display work

Tags

#Blender#visualizer#object relationships#asset organizer#analyzer#scene structure#documentation

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Blendalyzer support?

Blendalyzer supports Blender versions 3.0 through 5.0. Its most recent release, version 1.3.0, was updated for Blender 5.0 and later, while an earlier release, version 1.2.3, upgraded the add-on for Blender 4.2+ LTS and added a top ten heavy objects view. The release history shows the add-on being carried forward across major Blender versions over several years. Check the developer's page to confirm the version details that match your setup before installing.

Do I need to save my blend file before running Blendalyzer?

Blendalyzer requires the blend file to be saved before you run it. The developer notes this directly, and a later update made the add-on test whether the file is saved and message gracefully if it is not. Once you run it, Blendalyzer generates an interactive HTML guide that opens automatically in a browser, showing relationships between objects, materials, images, collections, and other data types across your scene.

How does Blendalyzer display its analysis?

Blendalyzer outputs its analysis as a single HTML file that opens automatically in a browser. Inside, you can view one of several pre-formatted relationship layouts and click any element to isolate it and see its direct links. Filtering works on collections, materials, and images, so you can view a single element on its own. The add-on also reports which files are packed and their size in memory, and includes a top ten heavy objects view.

Is Blendalyzer free to use?

Blendalyzer is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before you download. Beyond licensing, the add-on is described as light-weight at only 15KB because it makes the browser do the display work, generating an interactive HTML guide that maps your blend file's objects, materials, images, and collections.

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