bikemurt / godot-vertex-painter

A simple tool to paint vertex colors on MeshInstance3Ds.

godot-vertex-painter

A simple tool to paint vertex colors on MeshInstance3Ds.

YouTube Video

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2024-05-06.14-12-19.mp4

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Godot Versions Tested

• v4.3.5 dev release
• v4.1.1

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V2.0: May 6, 2024

• Paint directly on MeshInstance3Ds. StaticBodies are no longer required!
• This is thanks to an updated algorithm to find the 3D surface: https://twitter.com/_michaeljared/status/1787020920751579407
• Interface is improved
• Bucketfill is temporarily removed, let me know if you want this feature

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🚀 Install & Use

1. Download this repository, or download from the Godot Asset Library.
   • Import the addons folder into your project (if it already isn't present).
2. Activate the Vertex Painter addon under Project > Project Settings > Plugins. If an error dialog appears, restart the engine and try activating it again.
3. Add a MeshInstance3D to the scene which you wish to paint vertex colors]
4. Check "Enable Vertex Painting", click the MeshInstance3D, set the Color using the color picker, and start painting on screen

⚠️ Limitations

• Only imported meshes will work (or ArrayMesh, which have a clear_surfaces() method)
• Scale must be applied to meshes prior to trying to vertex paint them

🏠 Links

• Homepage
• Youtube
• Blender Market

🗒️ License

MIT License