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Project Glue

by Brad Klingensmith·Workflow

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Why we like it

Project Glue earns its place in the superhive library for a narrow but tedious job: keeping references intact when files and data-blocks are renamed or moved across a multi-file project. It carries a single rating so far.

What is Project Glue?

Project Glue is a Blender add-on from Brad Klingensmith built for refactoring multi-file projects. Renaming or moving files can break references between them; Project Glue updates those references automatically when you make changes, so the links stay intact.

Beyond files, the add-on works with individual data-blocks. It handles renaming data-blocks and remapping users, and moves data-blocks to other files even when other files already use them. The Quick Link feature lets you link an object or data-block by typing what you need and selecting from the relevant data-blocks that appear, rather than navigating directories.

Project Glue is documented and released under the GPL license. It supports Blender 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5 and 3.4. A demo video is available. On superhive it sits deeper in the catalog, but earns its place for artists juggling references across several Blender files.

Who is Project Glue best for?

Project Glue is best for blender users managing multi-file projects who need to rename or move files and data-blocks without breaking references.

How much does Project Glue cost?

Project Glue is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Renaming or moving files updates all references to the file automatically
  • Renames individual data-blocks and remaps users
  • Quick Link: type what you need and select from the relevant data-blocks that appear
  • Moves data-blocks to other files even when other files already use them
  • Includes documentation
  • Released under the GPL license, with support for Blender 4.2 through 3.4

Tags

#Project management#Refactoring#Multi-file workflow#Data-blocks#Linking#Remap users#Blender add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Project Glue support?

Project Glue supports Blender 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6, 3.5 and 3.4, covering a range of releases from the 3.x series through 4.2. The add-on is released under the GPL license and comes with documentation. If you run one of these versions and work across multiple Blender files, it fits into that workflow. For any newer versions or additional setup details, check the developer's page.

Is Project Glue free to use?

Project Glue is listed as free in this catalog, so you can add it here without a purchase. The add-on is released under the GPL license. Pricing and licensing can change over time and vary by store, so for the current terms and any purchase options, check the developer's page directly. That way you know exactly what applies before you download and set it up.

What happens to references when I rename or move a file in Project Glue?

Project Glue updates references automatically when you rename or move files. In a multi-file project, renaming or moving files can leave broken references between them, which interrupts your work. Instead of tracking those links by hand, Project Glue updates all references to the file when you make the change, so the connections stay intact. It applies the same approach to data-blocks, handling renames and remapping users as well.

Can Project Glue move data-blocks that other files already use?

Project Glue can move data-blocks to other files even when other files already use them. Relocating a data-block that other files are already using is normally a time-consuming task. Project Glue turns this into a quick, easy process, freeing up more of your time for the creative side of your work. It also includes a Quick Link feature for linking an object or data-block by typing what you need and picking from the relevant data-blocks that appear.

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