by Alexandre Brillant·Modeling
Images © Alexandre Brillant. Used for product review; image policy.
Cable Pro 2 stands out in the Superhive library for its broad Blender version coverage, running from 2.8 all the way to 4.2 under a GPL license.
Cable Pro 2 by Alexandre Brillant is a Blender addon for connecting objects with realistic cables. It can be applied to one or several objects, and it supports the creation of complex cable agglomerations. You set the cable thickness, elasticity, wind and gravity, and choose the best anchors for each cable.
Cables can be converted into a real object with material, and you can modify a cable while keeping its material. Groups of cables can be added at once and randomized, and several different cable combinations can be used together. The addon lets you update the ratio of cables, store all cables in one collection, and check the properties effect.
Described as easy to use and install, Cable Pro 2 also provides instant receipt of the latest version. It runs across a wide range of Blender releases, from 2.8 through 4.2, and ships under the GPL license. A demo video is available for those who want to see it before installing.
Cable Pro 2 is best for blender artists who need to connect objects with realistic, adjustable cables.
Cable Pro 2 is completely free to download and use.
Cable Pro 2 supports a wide range of Blender releases, including 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5, 3.4, 3.3, 3.2, 3.1, 3.0, 2.93, 2.92, 2.91, 2.9, 2.83, 2.82, 2.81 and 2.8. That coverage spans several years of Blender development, so it can fit into both current and older project setups. Check the developer's page to confirm the exact behaviour on your specific Blender build before installing.
Cable Pro 2 lets you set the cable thickness, elasticity, wind and gravity, and choose the best anchors for each cable. You can also convert a cable into a real object with material and modify the cable while keeping that material. For groups, you can randomize the cables in a group, use several different cable combinations, update the ratio of cables and check the properties effect.
Cable Pro 2 is listed as free in this catalog, and it ships under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any pricing details, visit the developer's page. The addon also offers instant receipt of the latest version, so you can stay on the most recent build. Alexandre Brillant is the creator, and questions can be directed through the developer's listing.
Cable Pro 2 supports the creation of complex cable agglomerations and can be applied to one or several objects. You can add a group of cables at once, randomize the cables of a group, and use several different cable combinations together. All cables can be stored in one collection, and you can update the ratio of cables and check the properties effect as you work.
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