Blender Settings¶
Optimize your Blender setup for the best TraitBlender experience. These configuration changes will improve performance, enable useful features, and make your workflow smoother.
Python Tooltips
Python tooltips show you the exact Python commands for UI operations, which is helpful when transitioning between GUI and API workflows.
Steps: 1. Go to Edit → Preferences (or Blender → Preferences on macOS) 2. Navigate to Interface tab 3. Under Display, check Python Tooltips 4. Click Save Preferences
Benefits: - See Python commands when hovering over buttons - Learn the API while using the GUI - Easy transition from GUI to scripting workflows
Online Access
Enable web connections for add-on updates, asset downloads, and documentation access.
Steps: 1. Go to Edit → Preferences → Network 2. Check Allow Online Access 3. Optionally configure proxy settings if needed 4. Click Save Preferences
Benefits: - Automatic add-on updates - Access to online asset libraries - Direct documentation links work properly
Memory & Performance
Optimize memory usage for large datasets and models.
Memory Settings: - IN PROGRESS
Viewport Performance: - IN PROGRESS
Developer Extras
Enable advanced features useful for TraitBlender development and debugging.
Steps: 1. Edit → Preferences → Interface 2. Under Display, check Developer Extras 3. Save Preferences
New Features Available: - Python console auto-complete - Operator search (F3) shows Python commands - Advanced debugging options - Additional UI panels for development
Console Logging
Enable detailed logging for troubleshooting TraitBlender issues.
Steps: 1. Window → Toggle System Console (Windows) or run Blender from terminal (Mac/Linux) 2. Edit → Preferences → System 3. Set Console Logging Level to Info or Debug 4. Check Log to File to save logs