by SweetBoy·Workflow
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Payload earns its place in the superhive library for pulling material management sensibilities into Blender, with a category system and one-button triplanar switch that reduce setup steps.
Payload is a material management add-on for Blender built by SweetBoy. It adds one-click material assignment to any and all selected objects, including assigning unique materials to active faces in edit mode. Materials can be created, assigned, and sorted by category, giving you a system for organizing and finding shaders in a file.
The add-on includes utility tools for cleaning up a Blender file, letting you remove unused materials and data blocks, or use "Nuke" to delete all data blocks associated with your shaders. You can also delete materials outright, set them as scene overrides, remove materials from all selected objects, and duplicate existing materials or create new ones.
Payload also provides an easy triplanar switch for changing between triplanar project modes and UV mapping through a single button. Documentation is included, and a demo video is available for those who want to see more before trying it.
Payload is best for blender artists who want faster material assignment, shader organization, and file cleanup during texturing.
Payload is completely free to download and use.
Payload lists support for Blender versions 4.5 through 5.0. If you are running a version within that range, the add-on is intended to work with your setup. Before installing, it's worth confirming your current Blender version falls inside that window, since compatibility outside the stated range isn't indicated. For the most current version details and any changes to supported releases, check the developer's page directly.
Payload includes one-click material assignment that works for face assignment too. When you are in edit mode, the add-on lets you assign unique materials to active faces, in addition to assigning a material to any and all selected objects with a single click. This covers both object-level and face-level assignment through the same one-click workflow, so you don't need a separate process for each case.
Payload's "Nuke" function deletes all data blocks associated with your shaders. It sits alongside the add-on's other utility tools, which let you remove unused materials and data blocks from a Blender file. You can also delete materials outright or set them as scene overrides, and remove materials from all selected objects. Together these give you several ways to clean up material data within a file.
Payload is listed as free in this catalog, and it is distributed under the GPL license. For the most accurate and current licensing terms, along with any purchase or download details, refer to the developer's page. Since terms can change over time, checking the official listing before you download ensures you have the correct information for your situation and intended use.
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