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Wheel Generator

by denis-liubushkin·Modeling

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Why we like it

Wheel Generator stands out in the superhive library for building each wheel from more than a hundred parameters, though it's worth noting the developer has marked it as no longer supported or updated.

What is Wheel Generator?

Wheel Generator is a Blender addon focused on generating wheels, tires and disks. It handles shape and size adjustment, and each wheel is built from more than a hundred parameters, which produces a range of different variants.

Alongside the geometry, it includes a procedural shader with settings that vary for different conditions. You can save single or multiple wheels within a scene, each carrying its own geometry and shader parameters. It installs like any standard Blender addon, and the developer supplies documentation, a Getting Started video and a demo video.

The addon supports Blender 2.93 through 4.0 and is distributed under the GPL license. Its creator has noted that it is no longer supported or updated, and two behaviours are documented: pressing ctrl+z immediately after generation can crash Blender, and the Apply changes action sometimes fails on the first attempt. Saving your scene regularly is the recommended precaution. It sits at rank 1184 in the superhive library.

Who is Wheel Generator best for?

Wheel Generator is best for blender users who want to generate wheels, tires and disks with adjustable shape, size and a procedural shader.

How much does Wheel Generator cost?

Wheel Generator is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • Create a wheel, tire or disk with shape and size adjustment
  • Each wheel generated from more than a hundred parameters
  • Procedural shader with settings that vary for different conditions
  • Save single or multiple wheels in a scene, each with its own geometry and shader parameters
  • Installs like any standard Blender addon
  • Documentation, a Getting Started video and a demo video provided

Tags

#wheel generator#wheels#tire#disk#procedural shader#generator#blender addon

Frequently asked questions

Which Blender versions does Wheel Generator support?

Wheel Generator lists support for Blender 2.93, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 and 4.0, covering a wide span of releases. It installs like any other Blender addon, so the usual enable process through the preferences applies. Note that the developer has stated the addon is no longer supported or updated, so behaviour on newer Blender versions beyond those listed is not confirmed. If you run one of the listed versions, you should be able to enable and use it as normal.

Is Wheel Generator still supported or updated?

Wheel Generator is no longer supported or updated, according to the developer's own notice. The addon remains available for the Blender versions it lists, but you should not expect fixes or new features going forward. Two known issues are documented: pressing ctrl+z immediately after generation may crash Blender, and the Apply changes action sometimes fails on the first attempt and needs a second try. Saving your scene regularly is advised to avoid losing work while using it.

How do I install Wheel Generator in Blender?

Wheel Generator installs like any standard Blender addon, so the usual enable process through Blender's preferences applies. The developer provides documentation and a Getting Started video to help you begin, along with a demo video. Once enabled, it lets you generate wheels, tires or disks with shape and size adjustments. Keep in mind the documented issues around ctrl+z crashing Blender right after generation and the occasional need to retry Apply changes, so save your scene as you work.

Is Wheel Generator free, and what license does it use?

Wheel Generator is listed as free here, and it's distributed under the GPL license. For current licensing terms and any conditions the creator may set, check the developer's page directly. The addon generates unique wheels using more than a hundred parameters, and you can save single or multiple wheels in a scene with different geometry and shader settings. Because it's no longer maintained, review compatibility with your Blender version before relying on it in a project.

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