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Ramp Generator

by TFMSTYLE·Workflow

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Why we like it

Ramp Generator earns its place in the Blender extensions library as a focused add-on: it turns filling a ColorRamp into a one-click action and adds color modes like greyscale, stripes and image sampling.

What is Ramp Generator?

Ramp Generator is an add-on from TFMSTYLE that fills ColorRamp nodes with generated colors. Select a ColorRamp in the Shader, Geometry, Compositor or Texture Node Editor and generate a set of colors in one click, with a custom color count from 2 to 32 and randomized color positions.

It offers several color modes, including complimentary and random colors, greyscale, and stripes. Colors can also be sampled from an image, and it includes a custom color preset library.

The add-on runs on Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and requires no special permissions. It is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later, and the current release is version 1.4.3. It can be added by dragging it into Blender or installing from disk.

Who is Ramp Generator best for?

Ramp Generator is best for blender artists who work with ColorRamp nodes across the Shader, Geometry, Compositor and Texture Node Editors and want to generate color sets in one click.

How much does Ramp Generator cost?

Ramp Generator is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Generate colors in the Shader, Geometry, Compositor and Texture Node Editors in one click
  • Custom color amount from 2 to 32
  • Randomized color positions
  • Complimentary and random colors
  • Greyscale and stripes
  • Sample colors from an image
  • Custom color preset library

Tags

#Color ramps#ColorRamp#Node Editor#Color palette#Blender add-on#TFMSTYLE#Shader nodes

Frequently asked questions

Does Ramp Generator work with Blender 4.2?

Ramp Generator is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer, so it works on 4.2 and later releases. The add-on requires no special permissions and is small in size at around 3.8 KB. It operates within the Shader, Geometry, Compositor and Texture Node Editors, where you select a ColorRamp and generate colors. If you are on an older Blender version, you would need to upgrade to at least 4.2 LTS to use it.

Which node editors does Ramp Generator support?

Ramp Generator works in the Shader, Geometry, Compositor and Texture Node Editors. In any of these, you select a ColorRamp node and generate a set of colors in one click. You can set a custom color amount from 2 to 32 and use randomized color positions. Color options include complimentary and random colors, greyscale, and stripes, plus sampling colors from an image and a custom color preset library.

Is Ramp Generator free to use?

Ramp Generator is listed as free here, and it is released under the GNU General Public License v3.0 or later. For the current licensing terms and any details about usage rights, check the developer's page. The add-on requires no special permissions to run in Blender, and it is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer. The current release is version 1.4.3.

How do I install Ramp Generator in Blender?

Ramp Generator can be installed by dragging and dropping it into Blender, or by downloading it and installing from disk. It is compatible with Blender 4.2 LTS and newer and requires no special permissions. Once installed, it operates within the Shader, Geometry, Compositor and Texture Node Editors, where you select a ColorRamp and generate colors. At around 3.8 KB, the add-on is small to download.

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