by aryan02420·Workflow
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BombSquad Tools earns its place in the blender_extensions library as a focused import/export bridge for BombSquad's .bob and .cob files, building on earlier add-ons by Mrmaxmeier and shantanuaryan67 and now maintained by aryan02420 for Blender 4.2 and newer.
BombSquad Tools is a Blender add-on for creating BombSquad game assets, built by aryan02420. It handles import and export of BombSquad's .bob, .cob, and .json files, covering the mesh formats the game uses for characters and maps.
Importing is done by dragging .bob, .cob, and .json files straight into Blender, and batch imports let you bring in multiple meshes at once. Exporting is customizable, so meshes can be written with or without object transformations or modifiers. An automatic setup arranges character parts and sets up collection exporters with a single click, and a UI panel handles adding map locations.
The add-on is an enhancement of earlier work by Mrmaxmeier and shantanuaryan67, and is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. It targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, with version histories noting support for older Blender releases through separate builds. The project is open to pull requests on its GitHub repository.
BombSquad Tools is best for blender users creating BombSquad game assets, including character and map creation workflows.
BombSquad Tools is completely free to download and use.
BombSquad Tools is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so current releases in that range should run it. Earlier version histories mention support going back to Blender 2.80 and experimental use with 2.77 through 2.79b via separate builds, which fall outside the extension listed here. The developer notes that Blender and BombSquad versions not explicitly listed may still work, since API changes aren't tracked closely. If you run into issues on a specific version, the developer's page on GitHub is the place to check current status.
BombSquad Tools handles BombSquad's .bob and .cob mesh files along with .json files, covering both import and export within Blender. You can drag and drop these files directly into Blender for quick imports, and batch import multiple meshes at once. On export, the add-on lets you include or leave out object transformations and modifiers. These are the game's asset files, and the add-on's stated permission is limited to importing and exporting .bob, .cob, and .json files.
BombSquad Tools installs through Blender's extension system. You can drag and drop the add-on into Blender, or download the package and install it from disk through Blender's preferences. The extension is a small download, listed at 38.2 KB, and targets Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. Once installed, you import files by dragging them into Blender and use the add-on's panels for setup and export. For the current package and any setup notes, the developer's page on GitHub is the best reference.
BombSquad Tools is listed as free here in the catalog. It's released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, so it's open-source software. For the current licensing terms, source code, and any contribution guidelines, the developer's page on GitHub is the best reference. Pull requests are welcomed there, and the developer suggests opening an issue first to discuss major changes. The add-on also builds on earlier work by Mrmaxmeier and shantanuaryan67.
BombSquad Tools offers customizable exporting, letting you export meshes with or without object transformations or modifiers. This gives flexibility over what gets written into the exported file. The add-on also includes an automatic setup step that arranges character parts and sets up collection exporters with a single click, plus a UI panel for adding map locations. Together these cover the character and map creation workflows the add-on is built around, all within Blender 4.2 LTS and newer.
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