# Blenxy

Epic Blender 2.79 template for Super Mario Galaxy modeling (honest work).

https://humming-owl.github.io/smg-stuff/pages/tutorials/t8.html

# TODO

- CSV exporter needs a re-write.
- DAE importer to apply textures to model on import. 
- ...

# Features

- Custom DAE Exporter for BMD/BDL conversion with SuperBMD.
- Custom DAE Importer for DAEs that come from SuperBMD (only from SuperBMD).
- CSV Exporter for the BCK animation type (to use with the JAE, linear interpolation only).
- CSV Importer for the BCK animation type from JAE (linear interpolation only).
- Reference axis `SMG axis` shows on all 3d models to guide the visualization of a mesh in the Super Mario Galaxy reference system.
- Custom mesurement unit `Galaxy Unit` (or GU) that is used to facilitate DAE import/export without the need to re-scale manually all the time (1 GU is 100 meters).
- Epic Mario model as the default cube in Blender when starting the template (truly the most important part of the template >:]).
- ...

# Installation

- Go to releases
- Locate the last release
- Download the `blenxy.zip` file
- Open Blender and go to File > Application Templates > Install Template from File...
- Search and select the `blenxy.zip` file
- Enjoy the extension!

# Contribute

If you want to contribute or report an issue open a new issue in **Issues**. I will answer when I have time.

# Thanks to

- Tarsa for the J3D Animation Editor program (JAE).
- Gabbo for pointing me out the Blender Python API reference.
- RenolY2 for J3DView and SuperBMD.
- The authors of the material I could read about BMD/BDL.
- The many stackoverflow threads (or similar) in which Blender Python API issues are discussed.