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Variant Manager

by Techqon core·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Superhive library as a focused answer to Blender's manual collection switching, folding variant display, grouping, and multi-camera batch rendering into one add-on.

What is Variant Manager?

Variant Manager is a Blender add-on from Techqon core for managing scene collections as variants. Instead of switching collections by hand, you turn collections into variants and display any one with a single click, while the others hide automatically.

The add-on auto-detects collections as variants using a smart naming convention (Group_var_Name) and lists them in its interface. You can group collections into combined variants, create and activate variant groups for different setups, and rename sections and variants through the UI. For output, it batch renders all variants with multiple cameras automatically and saves the results with a smart folder and filename structure.

It suits product designers showing different colors or styles, architects presenting alternate interiors or facade designs, 3D modelers swapping character outfits or accessories, and client presentations. Variant Manager works with Blender 4.2 to 4.5, supports the Cycles and Eevee render engines, and is released under the GPL license.

Who is Variant Manager best for?

Variant Manager is best for product designers, architects, 3D modelers, and anyone presenting multiple options or variations of the same scene to clients.

How much does Variant Manager cost?

Variant Manager is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Turn scene collections into variants and display one with a single click
  • Automatically hides all other variants when one is activated
  • Auto-detects collections as variants using a smart naming convention (Group_var_Name)
  • Group collections into combined variants, plus create and activate variant groups for different setups
  • Rename sections and variants through an intuitive UI
  • Batch render all variants with multiple cameras automatically
  • Saves outputs with a smart folder and filename structure

Tags

#variant management#scene collections#batch rendering#scene organization#product design#presentation#blender addon

Frequently asked questions

Does Variant Manager work with Blender 4.2 to 4.5?

Variant Manager is compatible with Blender versions 4.2 through 4.5 and is listed as a Blender Extension-compatible add-on. It works with both the Cycles and Eevee render engines, which matters for its batch rendering feature. The add-on is released under the GPL license. If you run a Blender version outside the 4.2 to 4.5 range, check the developer's page for the current compatibility details before installing.

How does Variant Manager detect collections as variants?

Variant Manager auto-detects collections as variants using a smart naming convention: name your collections in the Group_var_Name format, and the add-on picks them up and displays them in its interface. From there you click a variant to activate it while the others hide automatically. You can also group collections into combined variants and create variant groups for different setups, then rename sections and variants through the add-on's UI. A demo video is available on the developer's page.

Can Variant Manager batch render multiple variants and cameras?

Variant Manager can batch render all variants with multiple cameras automatically. You add variants and cameras to the batch list, and the add-on renders every combination, saving outputs with a smart folder and filename structure. It supports the Cycles and Eevee render engines. This handles cases where you want each variant captured from several angles without setting up and triggering renders one at a time.

Is Variant Manager free to use?

Variant Manager is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current terms before you download. The add-on is released under the GPL license and is noted as Blender Extension-compatible for versions 4.2 through 4.5. If you need the latest details on availability, the developer's page is the best place to confirm.

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