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Smart Room Arranger

by ZibadMend·Workflow

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Why we like it

Smart Room Arranger stands out in the Superhive library for its rule-based approach to populating interiors, with rules editable in the UI or directly in a rules.json file.

What is Smart Room Arranger?

Smart Room Arranger is a Blender add-on for arranging interior scenes through rule-based object placement. You specify a room object and a furniture collection, and the add-on handles the layout calculations behind the scenes, including checking object dimensions and preventing intersections.

Placement rules are defined by object name and cover several types: corner placement for beds or corner cabinets, back to wall for sofas and bookshelves, wall parallel for arranging objects along a wall, free placement for chairs and tables, and clustering for grouping smaller objects like side tables and decor. Linked placement rules let you establish relationships between objects and collections, such as placing a chair in front of a table or a side table beside a bed, with customizable placement type and spacing. Global parameters like minimum wall spacing, minimum object spacing, and layout density are adjustable through a UI panel.

Smart rotation can orient objects for the best fit. Custom rules are saved to a rules.json file so preferences load automatically the next time you open Blender, and this file can be edited directly for advanced customization. The add-on is licensed under the GNU General Public License.

Who is Smart Room Arranger best for?

Smart Room Arranger is best for 3D artists, interior designers, architects making interior mockups, and Blender content creators building interior environments.

How much does Smart Room Arranger cost?

Smart Room Arranger is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Rule-based placement by object name, including corner, back to wall, wall parallel, free placement, and clustering
  • Linked placement rules to relate objects and collections, such as a chair in front of a table, with customizable placement type and spacing
  • Adjustable global parameters for minimum wall spacing, minimum object spacing, and layout density via a UI panel
  • Smart rotation to orient objects for the best fit
  • Background handling of dimension checks and intersection prevention once a room object and furniture collection are specified
  • Persistent rules saved to a rules.json file that load automatically on the next Blender session
  • Compatible with Blender 3.6 and newer on Windows, Linux, and macOS

Tags

#interior design#furniture placement#automation#room arranger#workflow#Blender add-on#scene layout

Frequently asked questions

Does Smart Room Arranger work with Blender 4.5?

Smart Room Arranger is compatible with Blender 3.6 and newer, and the listing indicates support through the 4.5 range. It runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS. Before installing, confirm your Blender build matches the supported range on the developer's page, since add-on compatibility can shift between major Blender releases. If you are on an older version than 3.6, the add-on is not listed as compatible.

How do the placement rules work in Smart Room Arranger?

Smart Room Arranger applies rules based on object names, supporting corner placement, back to wall, wall parallel, free placement, and clustering. You can also set linked placement rules to relate objects and collections, for example placing a chair in front of a table, and dictate the placement type and spacing. Global parameters such as minimum wall spacing, minimum object spacing, and layout density are controlled through a UI panel, while the add-on handles dimension checks and prevents intersections.

Are my custom rules saved between Blender sessions in Smart Room Arranger?

Smart Room Arranger saves all custom rules to a rules.json file, so your preferences load automatically the next time you open Blender. The add-on ships with a set of default rules that you can view and modify directly in the UI. For advanced customization, you can also edit the rules.json file located in the add-on's directory, allowing precise control over placement types and spacing.

Is Smart Room Arranger free, and what license does it use?

Smart Room Arranger is listed as free in this catalog, so check the developer's page for current licensing terms. The add-on is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL), with details in the included LICENSE file. A demo video is also available if you want to see the add-on referenced before installing. For any purchase or team-licensing questions, contact the creator through the product page.

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