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View Layers Toolbox

by BoUBoU·Workflow

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Why we like it

Earns its place in the Superhive library for tackling the repetitive side of view layer and pass management across large layer counts.

What is View Layers Toolbox?

View Layers Toolbox is a collection of tools for managing view layers in Blender. Its focus is on rendering workflows, giving you ways to handle passes, AOVs and file outputs across multiple layers.

The Update passes tool lets you pick a layer as a reference, and your view layer will gain the same passes and AOVs. The Update file outputs tool creates a compositing tree to render your render layers properly, according to your passes and your scene's outputs. Documentation is included.

The stated aim is to save time and make it easier to deal with a large number of layers. Distributed under the GPL license, View Layers Toolbox supports a broad range of Blender versions, from 2.9 through 4.2. It is listed on Superhive as a Dev Fund Contributor product.

Who is View Layers Toolbox best for?

View Layers Toolbox is best for blender artists managing view layers, passes and AOVs across many render layers.

How much does View Layers Toolbox cost?

View Layers Toolbox is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Update passes: pick a layer as a reference, and your view layer gains the same passes and AOVs
  • Update file outputs: creates a compositing tree to render your render layers according to your passes and scene outputs
  • Tools aimed at managing view layers for rendering
  • Designed to handle a large number of layers
  • Documentation included
  • Distributed under the GPL license

Tags

#view layers#render layers#compositing#passes#AOVs#batch rendering#Blender#workflow

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does View Layers Toolbox support?

View Layers Toolbox supports a wide span of Blender releases, from 2.9 up through 4.2. The listed versions include 2.9, 2.91, 2.92, 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2. That range covers both older projects and recent builds, so you can check your specific Blender version against the list before installing. For the most current compatibility details, the developer's page is the place to confirm.

What does the Update passes tool in View Layers Toolbox do?

View Layers Toolbox includes an Update passes tool that lets you pick a layer as a reference. Once chosen, your view layer will gain the same passes and AOVs as that reference layer. This is aimed at keeping passes and AOVs consistent when you are dealing with a large number of view layers, rather than adjusting each one individually. It is one of the core tools in the toolbox alongside the Update file outputs feature.

Is View Layers Toolbox free?

View Layers Toolbox is listed as free in this catalog. It is distributed under the GPL license, and it is noted as a Dev Fund Contributor product on Superhive. Licensing terms can change over time, so for the current arrangement and any details around distribution or support, check the developer's page directly. That page is also where you can reach the creator with questions about the product.

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