blender-portable-repo/extensions/rainys_extensions/sheepit_project_submitter

SheepIt Project Submitter

A Blender addon for packing projects for the SheepIt render farm with automatic asset packing and intelligent workflow management.

Features

Automatic Asset Packing	Frame Range Control	Multiple Packing Methods
Automatically packs all linked blend files, textures, images, and external assets into your project. Supports both ZIP and packed blend file workflows.	Configure custom frame ranges directly in Blender without saving your file. Frame ranges are automatically applied to packed files.	Pack as current blend file, packed ZIP archive, or packed blend file. Choose the method that best fits your project.

Cache Management	Size Validation	Progress Tracking
Automatically truncates cache files to match your selected frame range, reducing file sizes significantly.	Validates file sizes before packing (2GB limit) with helpful suggestions for optimization.	Real-time progress bars and status messages for all operations. All steps are cancellable.

Path Remapping	Missing File Detection	Error Reporting
Intelligently remaps all asset paths to work correctly on the render farm. Handles textures, images, videos, and linked blend files.	Detects and reports missing linked files and oversized files (>2GB) that cannot be packed.	Comprehensive error messages with actionable suggestions for resolving issues.

Additional Features:

• Works with unsaved blend files (operates on in-memory state)
• Automatic backup file cleanup (.blend1 through .blend32)
• Compressed blend file saves for optimal file sizes
• File browser for selecting output location

Installation

1. Download the latest release from GitHub Releases
2. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
3. Click Install... and select the downloaded ZIP file
4. Enable the addon by checking the box next to "SheepIt Project Submitter"

Usage

1. Set Frame Range: In the Output properties panel, configure your frame range (full range or custom)
2. Pack Project: Choose your packing method:
   • Pack Current Blend: Saves the current blend file with frame range applied
   • Pack as ZIP: Packs all assets and creates a ZIP archive (recommended for scenes with caches)
   • Pack as Blend: Packs all assets directly into the blend file
3. Select Output Location: A file browser will open to select where to save the packed file
4. Upload Manually: Upload the packed file to SheepIt via the website and configure your project settings

Requirements

• Blender 3.0.0 or later

License

GPL-3.0-or-later

Links

• GitHub Repository: https://github.com/RaincloudTheDragon/sheepit-project-submitter
• SheepIt Render Farm: https://www.sheepit-renderfarm.com