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Smart Project Collector

by superkid·Workflow

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Why we like it

Smart Project Collector earns its place in the Superhive library for consolidating a project's scattered external references into one organized, portable copy while updating paths automatically.

What is Smart Project Collector?

Smart Project Collector is an add-on for Blender that gathers the external files a project depends on. It scans the entire project, discovers every external reference, and creates an organized, portable copy with all assets intact. Each path is updated automatically, so no manual fixing is required.

The add-on categorizes assets by type across Images, Videos, Audio, VDB, Alembic, and Cache, and organizes image sequences into VDB-style folders. Categories are customizable, and you can add your own. It includes missing asset recovery with an intelligent search, plus FLIP Fluids cache integration for setups that rely on it. Backup and path updating run from a single click.

Built as a Blender extension, it works with Blender versions 4.0 through 4.5 and supports the Cycles and Eevee render engines. It's released under the GPL license, and documentation is available. On Superhive it comes from developer superkid.

Who is Smart Project Collector best for?

Smart Project Collector is best for freelancers sending projects to clients, studios collaborating across teams, archviz artists managing large texture libraries, and motion designers working with complex cache systems.

How much does Smart Project Collector cost?

Smart Project Collector is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Automatic asset detection across all Blender data types
  • Asset categorization by type: Images, Videos, Audio, VDB, Alembic, and Cache
  • Customizable folder organization with support for custom categories
  • Missing asset recovery with intelligent search
  • One-click project backup and path updating
  • FLIP Fluids cache integration

Tags

#project collector#asset organizer#path updater#file organization#backup tool#asset scanner#project packaging#Blender add-on

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Smart Project Collector support?

Smart Project Collector is built as a Blender extension and lists compatibility with Blender versions 4.0 through 4.5. It's an add-on type extension and supports the Cycles and Eevee render engines, so it fits projects rendered with either. Documentation is available for reference. For the most current compatibility details and any newer Blender support, check the developer's page before installing it into your setup.

Does Smart Project Collector work with FLIP Fluids cache?

Smart Project Collector includes FLIP Fluids cache integration, so setups that rely on FLIP Fluids cache systems are handled during collection. Alongside that, it detects assets across all Blender data types and organizes cache files as part of its categorization. This makes it relevant for motion designers and others working with complex cache systems. For specifics on how the integration behaves, consult the documentation on the developer's page.

How does Smart Project Collector organize collected assets?

Smart Project Collector categorizes assets by type across Images, Videos, Audio, VDB, Alembic, and Cache, and organizes image sequences into VDB-style folders. Categories are customizable, and you can add your own custom categories to match how you structure a project. As it collects, every external path is updated automatically, so the organized copy stays intact without manual path fixing. Missing asset recovery with an intelligent search is also included.

Is Smart Project Collector free, and what license is it under?

Smart Project Collector is listed as free in this catalog, and it's released under the GPL license. Licensing terms can change, so check the developer's page for the current details before relying on it for client or studio work. As a Blender extension it also notes that it's a Dev Fund contributor. Review the developer's page for anything specific to your intended use.

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