by ParametrStudio·Rendering
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CID earns its place for focusing on straightforward Material and Object ID passes generated in Blender's own compositor, with a 1.4.0 update that carries the addon into Blender 5.0.
Cid - Color Ids Simple, or CID, is a Blender addon focused on Material and Object ID render passes, also known as ID channels, elements, or masks. It works like a selection tool for post-production, and its output is often used as a cornerstone for creating post-production in other software.
The output is generated in Blender's internal compositor as a render pass. Each material and object is assigned a random index number, and the colors in the compositor correspond to those numbers, with the color range limited to two arbitrary colors. The addon creates the Material or Object render pass setup and offers one-click random number generation for material and object indexes.
Version 1.4.0 brings full support for Blender 5.0+, moving the addon to the new Extensions system with a cleaner user interface and automatic scene setup. The core was rewritten for the new API and Compositor changes, including a ShaderNodeValToRGB fix, and Safe Mode error handling was added to prevent crashes in experimental Blender versions. Purchasing the addon includes future updates.
Cid - Color Ids Simple is best for blender artists who need Material and Object ID render passes generated in the compositor for post-production in other software.
Cid - Color Ids Simple is completely free to download and use.
Cid - Color Ids Simple added full support for Blender 5.0+ in version 1.4.0. The update is a core rewrite for the new API and Compositor changes, including a ShaderNodeValToRGB fix. It also moves the addon to the new Extensions system using the blender_manifest.toml format, adds automatic scene setup, and includes Safe Mode error handling to prevent script crashes even in experimental Blender versions. For confirmation of the exact supported versions, check the developer's page before installing.
Cid - Color Ids Simple generates its output in Blender's internal compositor as a render pass. Each material and object is assigned a random index number, and the colors in the compositor correspond to those numbers, with the color range limited to two arbitrary colors. You can create the Material or Object render pass setup and use one-click random number generation for the material and object indexes. The result works like a selection tool and is often used as a cornerstone for post-production in other software.
Cid - Color Ids Simple installs through Blender's Extensions system. Version 1.4.0 transitioned to the new blender_manifest.toml format, which the developer describes as enabling seamless installation in modern Blender versions. The same update removed manual buttons such as Turn Indexes On and Use Nodes, so the script now automatically enables Pass Indexes and the node tree in the background. For step-by-step guidance, the developer's page and documentation are the best reference.
Cid - Color Ids Simple is listed as free in this catalog. According to the developer, purchasing the addon includes future updates. Because licensing terms can change over time, check the developer's page for the current pricing and license details before you download. The listing here reflects how the addon is cataloged rather than a guarantee of the terms shown on the developer's own store.
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