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Combinemixamo

by Derek Wang·Workflow

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Why we like it

CombineMixamo stands out in the superhive library for narrowing the Mixamo-to-Blender workflow down to importing, combining with NLA, and baking to a single FBX, backed by a keyword search panel for managing large FBX collections.

What is Combinemixamo?

CombineMixamo is a Blender add-on from Derek Wang that combines Mixamo characters with multiple Mixamo animations, handling accurate position transitions between different animations. The workflow imports a Mixamo character into Blender, combines multiple animations using NLA, then bakes the NLA strips into a single action for export as one FBX animation file.

The add-on includes a keyword search panel titled Search by keywords for finding and managing FBX files inside Blender. You enter keywords such as walk, talk, kick or fly and select a directory path; matching files appear in a filtered list, and you build a final selected list of the files you want to combine. In Preferences you can create a sub directory inside the Mixamo Animation FBX folder to hold your favourite animations for combining.

A dual confrontation button generates two Mixamo characters acting face to face based on the current UI configuration. Additional characters and animations can be pulled from the Mixamo website, and a bundled fbxanimation.zip contains 17 Mixamo animation packs such as Breakdance and Capoeira. It runs on Windows only and supports Blender 3.6 through 4.5 under an MIT license.

Who is Combinemixamo best for?

Combinemixamo is best for blender users assembling Mixamo character animations who want to combine multiple FBX animations and bake them into a single exportable file.

How much does Combinemixamo cost?

Combinemixamo is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Combines Mixamo characters with multiple animations, with accurate position transitions between animations
  • NLA-based workflow that bakes multiple NLA strips into one action and exports as a single FBX file
  • Keyword search panel for finding FBX files by terms like walk, talk, kick or fly
  • Filtered FBX list and a final selected list to manage which files to combine
  • Sub directory support inside the Mixamo Animation FBX folder in Preferences
  • Dual confrontation button that generates two Mixamo characters acting face to face
  • Bundled fbxanimation.zip with 17 Mixamo animation packs including Breakdance and Capoeira

Tags

#Mixamo#animation#Blender#FBX#NLA#character animation#bake#Windows

Frequently asked questions

Does CombineMixamo work with Blender 4.5?

CombineMixamo supports Blender versions 3.6 through 4.5, so Blender 4.5 is covered. It handles importing a Mixamo character, combining multiple Mixamo animations with NLA, and baking those NLA strips into a single action that exports as one FBX animation file. Because supported versions can change with new Blender releases, check the developer's page for the latest compatibility details before you install the add-on.

Does CombineMixamo run on macOS or Linux?

CombineMixamo only supports Windows OS, so it is not listed for macOS or Linux. If you run Blender on Windows, the add-on combines Mixamo characters with multiple animations and manages your FBX files through its keyword search panel. Users on macOS or Linux should confirm current platform support on the developer's page, since the listing may change as the add-on is updated over time.

Is CombineMixamo free to use?

CombineMixamo is listed as free here in the catalog and is distributed under an MIT license. For current licensing terms and any conditions attached to use, redistribution or modification, check the developer's page directly. The add-on covers the full Mixamo workflow in Blender: importing characters, combining animations with NLA, and baking strips into a single exportable FBX animation. It also ships with a set of Mixamo animation packs to get you started.

How does CombineMixamo search for FBX files?

CombineMixamo includes a panel titled Search by keywords for finding and managing FBX files inside Blender. You type a keyword such as walk, talk, kick or fly and select a directory path; matching files appear in a filtered FBX files list, and you move the ones you want into a final selected list. In Preferences you can also create a sub directory inside the Mixamo Animation FBX folder to hold favourite animations before combining them.

What is the dual confrontation button in CombineMixamo?

CombineMixamo has a dual confrontation button that generates two Mixamo characters acting face to face based on the current configuration in the UI. Alongside this, the add-on bundles an fbxanimation.zip containing 17 Mixamo animation packs, including a Breakdance Pack and Capoeira Pack, downloaded from mixamo.com. You can also add more characters and animations from the Mixamo website and combine them through the add-on.

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