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Simple Colorizer

by sum studio·Workflow

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Why we like it

Simple Colorizer earns its place in the superhive library as a no-frills way to block in colors on meshes. Just keep in mind that it replaces the first material slot with an add-on-specific material and scales the model's UVs to zero, so reach for it on models where that's acceptable.

What is Simple Colorizer?

Simple Colorizer is an add-on from sum studio for coloring mesh in Blender. It's suited to prototypes, low poly, and similar work, offering 8 colors and 8 brightness levels.

To use it, select a mesh object, enter Edit mode, select the face you want to change, and click any color in the panel. In Object mode, all faces change at once, and brightness buttons handle adjustment. The Simple Colorizer panel lives in the 3D View's N panel.

Two behaviours are worth noting. The add-on changes the first material in the selected object's material slot to an add-on-specific material, so take care if you have already applied a material. It also scales down all of the model's UVs to zero. Simple Colorizer supports Blender 3.0 through 4.1 and is distributed under a Creative Commons license.

Who is Simple Colorizer best for?

Simple Colorizer is best for coloring meshes for prototypes, low poly models, and similar quick work in Blender.

How much does Simple Colorizer cost?

Simple Colorizer is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • 8 colors and 8 brightness levels to choose from
  • Face-level coloring in Edit mode by selecting a face and clicking a color
  • Object mode applies a color to all faces at once
  • Brightness buttons for adjustment
  • Simple Colorizer panel accessible from the 3D View N panel
  • Changes the first material slot to an add-on-specific material and scales all UVs to zero

Tags

#blender#add-on#colorize#material#prototype#low poly#mesh

Frequently asked questions

What Blender versions does Simple Colorizer support?

Simple Colorizer supports Blender 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, and 4.1. If you're on Blender 3.2, the developer notes you should download the build labelled simple_colorizer_1.0.1_Blender3.2 rather than the standard file. For the other supported versions, use the regular download. It's worth confirming on the developer's page which build matches your Blender version before installing, since the 3.2 case needs its own file.

How do I install Simple Colorizer?

Simple Colorizer installs as a standard Blender add-on. Download the zip file, then open Blender's User Preferences and go to the Add-ons tab. Click Install, select the zip, and check the box next to its name to enable it. Once enabled, you'll find the Simple Colorizer panel in the 3D View's N panel. If you're using Blender 3.2, download the build named simple_colorizer_1.0.1_Blender3.2 instead of the standard file before running through these steps.

Does Simple Colorizer change materials or UVs on my model?

Simple Colorizer changes the first material in the selected object's material slot to an add-on-specific material, so be careful if you have already applied a material to that object. It also scales down all of the model's UVs to zero. Because of these two behaviours, the add-on is best suited to prototypes, low poly, and similar work where an existing material setup and UV layout aren't something you need to preserve.

Is Simple Colorizer free?

Simple Colorizer is listed as free in this catalog. Its license is noted as Creative Commons, and the add-on comes from sum studio. For the current terms, the correct download, and any details about the Creative Commons license that applies, check the developer's page. That's also where you'll find the right build for your Blender version, including the separate file needed for Blender 3.2.

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