Texture Grapher | Texture node tool for Blender (beta)

Blender add-on organizing your texture sets in shader node trees.

Texture Grapher's primary feature is the automated texture set creation as node groups which it does through a texture naming analysis (this is not AI driven). To top it off, Texture Grapher also features smart naming and color space assignment for assets, improved node organization, and auto-connect for related sockets. These features save time and effort, improve consistency, and make it easier to work with complex node setups.

License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Feature Overview

Texture Set Setup

Automatically creates texture set node groups and frames out of images and image nodes. Saves time and enhances consistency in materials:

Automation is based on an general algorithm and not just matching static patterns.
Has been tested successfully with texture sets from:

• Poly Haven (fka Texture Haven)
• Game Textures
• Poliigon
• sharetextures
• textures.com
• CGAXIS
• ambientCG (fka CC0 Textures)
• cgbookcase.com

Naming & Color Spaces

Smartly names images, nodes, and node groups based on texture set name and texture types and applies proper color spaces:

Organize Nodes

Offers layouting features and quick hide/unhide toggles for multiple nodes, making it easier to manage large sets of nodes and create organized and intuitive node arrangement:

Connect Nodes

Automates the process of connecting nodes by detecting related sockets and connecting them. Saves time, particularly when working on complex node setups:

However, note that the auto-connect features can still be error-prone!

Install Instructions

1. Download the add-on zip file.
2. In Blender go to Edit > Preferences.
3. In the Preferences window, select the Add-ons tab.
4. Click the Install button at the top right corner of the window.
5. Navigate to the add-on zip file you downloaded in Step 1 and select it.
6. Click the Install Add-on button to install the add-on.
7. Once the add-on is installed, you may need to enable it. Look for the name Texture Grapher in the list of available add-ons, and check the box next to it to enable it.
8. Save your preferences by clicking the Save Preferences button at the bottom of the window.