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User Guide: Proxify+ Addon

Getting Started

Interface Overview

The Proxify+ addon UI is located in the 3D Viewport sidebar (N-panel), under the Proxify+ tab. Proxyfy+ Interface

Basic Workflow

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Proxy Jobs Panel

Proxy Jobs Panel

This panel manages all proxy jobs in your scene. Each job represents a set of proxy settings for a rig.

Main Elements

  • Proxy Job List: Displays all jobs. Each row shows:
  • Color Button: Opens a color menu for the job's collection (see below).
  • Job Name: Editable name for the job.
  • Algorithm Icon: Shows the algorithm used (Decimate or Split).
  • Visibility Toggle: Switches between Proxy, Source, or Mixed view (icons: P, S, or mixed).
  • Batch Toggle: Marks job for batch processing (blue icon when enabled).
  • Add (+) Button: Adds a new proxy job.
  • Remove (-) Button: Removes the selected job.
  • Specials Menu (▼): Opens a menu with batch actions:
  • Duplicate Job: Duplicates the selected job.
  • Clear Jobs: Removes all jobs.
  • Batch Delete Proxy Collections: Deletes all proxy collections.
  • Batch Generate: Generates proxies for all jobs.
  • Batch Toggle Proxy/Source: Sets all jobs to Proxy or Source mode.
  • Move Up/Down (▲/▼): Reorders jobs in the list.
  • Delete Proxy Collection (🗑️): Deletes the proxy collection for the selected job.

Collection Color Menu

  • Click the color button to open a menu with color swatches. Assign a color to the job's collection for easy identification in the Outliner and UI.

Relationships Panel

Relationships Panel

This panel manages the relationships and advanced settings for the selected proxy job.

Main Elements

  • Relationships List: Shows all relationship types (Direct, Indirect, Direct to Bone, Indirect to Bone, Orphan).
  • Enable Toggle: Activates/deactivates the relationship.
  • Name: Relationship type (not editable).
  • Custom Decimation Icon: Indicates if custom decimation is enabled for this relationship.
  • Decimation Toggle: Enables/disables decimation for this relationship.
  • Specials Popover (▼): Opens advanced settings:
  • Duplicate Non-Mesh Objects: Toggle and per-type checkboxes for duplicating non-mesh objects (e.g., curves, empties).
  • Convert Surface Deformed Objects: Toggle and settings for handling surface-deformed objects, including max distance and custom decimation options.
  • Duplicate Non-Mesh Objects Toggle: Quick access toggle for duplicating non-mesh objects.
  • Convert Surface Deformed Objects Toggle: Quick access toggle for converting surface-deformed objects.

Decimation Settings

  • For each relationship, you can access advanced decimation settings:
  • Armature Deformed/Non-Deformed/Constrained/Driven: Toggles for each type.
  • Joined Siblings: Toggle for joining siblings (where applicable).
  • Custom Decimation (⚙️): Opens a popover for custom decimation parameters (type, ratio, iterations).

Additional Panels

  • Settings: Select source rig, algorithm, and algorithm-specific options.
  • Decimation: General decimation settings for the job.
  • Protected Datablocks: Manage objects, bones, or collections to protect from proxying.
  • Skipped Datablocks: Manage datablocks to skip during proxy generation.
  • Generate Proxy: Main button to generate or regenerate proxies, with toggles for linking rigs and setting visibilities.

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

❌ Addon not appearing? - Verify installation in Preferences - Check Blender's Console for errors (Window → Toggle System Console)

❌ Operators grayed out? - Ensure you have valid objects selected - Check the active workspace (some operators only work in Layout or Modeling)

  • If a button is grayed out, ensure a valid job and rig are selected.
  • For more help, see the Installation and Index pages.

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