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NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ

by Rikokenz·Workflow

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Why we like it

A focused single-purpose add-on. The developer notes it was tested on version 5.0.1 and welcomes feedback on improvements via the GitHub issue tracker.

What is NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ is a simple Blender add-on by Rikokenz that deletes all empty NLA tracks. When you append a collection from another .blend file, empty NLA tracks can arrive attached to each object. This add-on clears them from all objects with a single click on the side menu of the NLA window.

The developer built the tool after repeatedly appending 3D models that came with many empty NLA tracks per object. It was created with help from ChatGPT, as the developer notes having no prior Python programming experience, and feedback on improvements is welcomed. The add-on has been tested on version 5.0.1, and behaviour on other versions is not confirmed by the developer.

Written entirely in Python and distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, the add-on requires no special permissions. It is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. You can add it to Blender by drag and drop, or download it and install from disk. The project source and issue tracker are available on the developer's GitHub page.

Who is NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ best for?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ is best for blender users who append collections or 3D models from other .blend files and want to clear the empty NLA tracks that come with them.

How much does NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ cost?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Removes all empty NLA tracks in a single click from the NLA window side menu
  • Clears empty tracks from all objects
  • Addresses empty NLA tracks that appear when appending collections from other .blend files
  • Requires no special permissions
  • Written entirely in Python
  • Installable by drag and drop into Blender or by installing from disk

Tags

#Blender#NLA#Animation#Cleanup#Add-on#Python#Workflow

Frequently asked questions

Does NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ work with Blender 4.2?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ is listed as compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. The developer notes that it was only tested on version 5.0.1 and does not confirm whether it will work on other versions. If you are running a different release, check behaviour against your own setup and consult the developer's GitHub page for the latest details on supported versions and any reported issues.

How do I install NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ can be added to Blender by drag and drop, or you can download the add-on and install it from disk. It requires no special permissions to run. Once installed, the cleanup action is available with a single click on the side menu of the NLA window. The add-on package is small in size, and the source files are hosted on the developer's GitHub repository.

Is NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ free?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ is listed as free in this catalog. This Blender add-on is distributed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. For current licensing terms, the source code and the issue tracker, refer to the developer's GitHub page. The add-on requires no special permissions to run, and the developer welcomes feedback on anything that could be improved. Its purpose is to remove all empty NLA tracks from every object in a single click.

What does NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ remove?

NLA Empty Track Cleanup RKNZ removes all empty NLA tracks from all objects. These empty tracks often appear when you append a collection from another .blend file, arriving attached to each object. The removal runs from a single click on the side menu of the NLA window. The developer created it after repeatedly appending 3D models that came with many empty NLA tracks per object.

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