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Lods Addon

by david casalderrey·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the superhive library for a focused job: one panel, one action, and three LOD copies that keep the object's name and placement intact.

What is Lods Addon?

Lods Addon is a Blender addon by david casalderrey for generating levels of detail on your models. Select a mesh, open the N Panel, go to LOD, and choose Generate LODs to produce three lower-detail versions.

The generator keeps the original object name and appends _LOD0 through _LOD3 to the new versions. Each result shares the same transform and location as the source. Reduction ratios are exposed through an editable slider, so you can set how much each level is simplified.

The addon supports Blender versions 4.0 through 5.0 and is released under the GPL license. Documentation is included. The listing notes render engine support including Cycles, Eevee, Arnold, Octane and V-Ray. It is listed here as free; check the developer's page for current licensing.

Who is Lods Addon best for?

Lods Addon is best for blender users who want to quickly generate three levels of detail from existing meshes.

How much does Lods Addon cost?

Lods Addon is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Simple LOD generator that creates three levels of detail from a selected mesh
  • Runs from the N Panel: LOD → Generate LODs
  • Keeps the original object name and appends _LOD0 through _LOD3 to the new versions
  • Editable reduction ratios slider for setting how much each level is simplified
  • Generated LODs share the same transform and location as the source mesh
  • Documentation included

Tags

#LODs#level of detail#mesh optimization#Blender addon#LOD generator#GPL#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does Lods Addon work with Blender 4.0 and later?

Lods Addon lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0 through 5.0, so it covers current 4.x releases and up to 5.0. Documentation is included with the addon, which can help you confirm setup on your specific build. If you run a version outside that range, check the developer's page before installing, since 4.0 to 5.0 is the compatibility the addon states. Staying inside that range keeps you on the versions the addon is intended to run on.

How do I generate LODs with Lods Addon?

Lods Addon works from Blender's N Panel. Select a mesh in the viewport, open the N Panel, go to the LOD section, and choose Generate LODs. The addon then produces three lower-detail versions of your model. Reduction ratios are set through an editable slider, so you control how much each level is simplified before generating. The generated objects keep the same transform and location as the original, so they line up with the source mesh in the scene.

What license is Lods Addon released under?

Lods Addon is released under the GPL license, and it is listed here as free. The developer's page is the place to confirm current licensing and any terms that apply. Documentation is included with the addon. Because it ships under GPL, the usual terms of that license apply to how you use and share it. For the most accurate and up-to-date details on pricing or licensing, refer to the developer's page rather than relying on a cached listing.

How does Lods Addon name the generated meshes?

Lods Addon keeps the original object name when it generates levels of detail and appends _LOD0 through _LOD3 to the new versions. This gives a clear naming scheme tied back to the source object. Each generated LOD also shares the same transform and location as the original mesh, so the copies stay aligned in the scene. The amount of reduction applied to each level is controlled through the editable ratios slider you set before generating the LODs.

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