Blender MKW Utilities

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Blender MKW Utilities
Author: Gabriela_
Platform: Blender
Programming language: Python
Software type: Blender plugin
Version: v0.1.13.5
Date of latest version: 2023-07-15
Download: GitHub

Overview

Blender MKW Utilities is a Blender plugin created by Gabriela_. It features small tools like a KCL Flag calculator and an AREA editor to help with creating custom tracks.

Notes

This plugin requires KMP Cloud to export KMP data and Wiimms SZS Tools to export KCL.

Installation

In Blender, go to EditPreferencesAddonsInstall, and select the downloaded ZIP file.

Media

v0.1.5 Intro Cameras Tutorial

Version History

Version Date of release Information
v0.1.0 2022-04-16 First release
v0.1.2 2022-04-23
  • AREAs have now different colors depending on their selected Type.
  • Each AREA type now displays only their specific settings with name and description.
  • Added descriptions for all properties and buttons.
v0.1.2-1 2022-04-24
  • Fixed an error with creating new AREAs.
  • Fixed INT to HEX conversion while exporting.
v0.1.3 2022-06-04
v0.1.4 2022-06-10
  • The plugin now checks for updates.
  • AREAs are now created using selected settings.
  • Fixed fall boundary and weak wall flag calculation.
  • Added settings when applying KCL flags.
  • Added 3ds Max DAE export.
v0.1.5 2022-07-09
  • Added KCL importer.
  • Updated AREA type 06.
  • Added intro camera exporter.
  • Added material utilities.
v0.1.7 2022-07-23
  • Added customizable KCL color scheme.
  • Added KCL import settings.
  • Added wszst installation check.
  • Fixed AREA importing.
  • Fixed route exporting.
v0.1.8 2022-08-16
  • Added auto-merge and auto-separate KCL settings.
  • Added "Update BLIGHT" function.
  • Bug fixes and stability improvements.
  • Added customizable keybinds for "Apply Flag" and "Update BLIGHT".
v0.1.9 2022-09-09
  • Added modified OBJ exporter.
  • Fixed "Update BLIGHT" function.
  • Updated KCL flag variants.
  • Deprecated AREA editor.
v0.1.10 2022-10-10
  • Added new options in material utilities.
  • "Export as Autodesk DAE" now export armatures.
  • Revamped "KCL Export" menu.
  • Changed "Drivable" flag to "Reject road".
  • Fixed "Auto-merge" changing active object to a wrong one after applying a KCL flag.
  • Various bug fixes.
v0.1.12 2022-12-21
  • Remade CAME and AREA editors.
  • Removed KCL auto-merge.
  • Fixed KCL export.
v0.1.13 2023-01-07
  • Added minimap export using ANoob's BRRES Material Tool.
  • Added TEV shader node.
  • Added a window to get the current KCL flag.
  • Fixed AREA rotation import.
v0.1.13.1 2023-01-11 Small hotfix update.
v0.1.13.2 2023-01-11 Attempted to fix TEV stage node on an older version of Blender.
v0.1.13.3 2023-01-22
  • Added support for exporting HEX4 and HEX23 formats.
  • The exporter now checks for just the format itself.
  • Fixed Y to Z rotation conversion on GOBJ export.
  • Added KCL export fail-safe.
  • Fixed a rare issue during OBJ export.
v0.1.13.4 2023-06-10
  • Added work-in-progress indirect shader stage node.
  • Made default "UnBean Corner" option "Lower walls" like it was supposed to.
    • Importing a KCL sets it to "None" (to avoid double wall lowering).
  • Fixed a console spam with missing "szs.export" operator.
v0.1.13.5 2023-07-15 Fixed a bug which could cause other plugins not to operate correctly.
By the same author: Gabriela_

Custom Tracks
Ruinated Peach's Castle

Kacky Tracks:
Waterlogged Woodbox

Retro Tracks:
GBA Ribbon Road

Custom Characters:
Lucina

Other:
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