ND
ND is a toolkit for non-destructive and hard-surface 3D modeling in Blender.
Maintained by HugeMenace
Last updated: April 8, 2026
Low setup overhead
Code analysis found no major compatibility blockers. Follow the packing steps below before submitting.
What It Does
Overview and common use cases for this add-on.
- It is tailored for hard-surface modeling, making complex shapes easier to manage.
- Includes generators and workflow enhancements specific to this modeling style.
Common Use Cases
- Create intricate hard-surface models without permanently altering your mesh.
- Easily adjust and refine complex shapes as your design evolves.
- Prepare models for export to applications like Substance Painter or game engines.
- Use built-in generators to quickly prototype and iterate on design ideas.
Getting Started
How to install and start using this add-on in Blender.
How To Install
- 1. Open Blender and go to the Extensions section.
- 2. Find ND in the Blender Extensions list and click to install.
- 3. If downloading manually, get the ZIP from the official Blender Extensions page.
- 4. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons and use 'Install from Disk' to add the ZIP.
- 5. Enable the add-on in the Add-ons tab after installation.
First Steps After Installing
- Open the ND panel in the 3D View to access modeling tools.
- Experiment with different generators to see how they modify your model.
Using On A Render Farm
What render farm submitters need to know before sending jobs.
We could not inspect this add-on's code. Install it on your farm workers and run a single-frame test job before committing to a production render.
Scene Prep Checklist
Complete these steps before uploading your scene to a render farm.
- 1
Install the same add-on version on every render worker
Required - 2
Include all .blend asset files referenced by the add-on
Required - 3
Upload all external textures, presets, and asset files
Required - 4
Test that the add-on works without internet on a worker
Recommended - 5
Run a 1-frame test render on the farm before full submission
Recommended - 6
1. Install the same add-on version on every render worker.
Recommended - 7
2. Include all .blend asset files referenced by the add-on.
Recommended - 8
3. Upload all external textures, presets, and asset files.
Recommended - 9
4. Test that the add-on works without internet on a worker.
Recommended - 10
5. Run a 1-frame test render on the farm before full submission.
Recommended
Things To Watch Out For
- Network-related code was detected. Any online lookups, licensing checks, or downloads should be tested before relying on farm execution.
- Local path or asset-library signals were detected. Paths that work on the artist machine can still fail on remote workers.
Common Mistakes
- Forgetting to upload local assets or helper files to the farm, leading to incomplete renders.
- Assuming the add-on will work without testing headless rendering, which can cause unexpected issues.
Recommended Workflow
- Install ND on all farm workers to match the local setup.
- Upload all referenced external files and textures with your scene.
- Run a small test render to ensure everything works before a full job.
- Avoid relying on internet-dependent features during farm rendering.
Worker Node Setup
For render farm administrators: what each render node needs to run this add-on.
Install the same version of ND on all workers to ensure consistency. Include all necessary asset files and test the add-on's functionality without internet access.
More Context
ND is a Blender add-on that provides workflow enhancements, tools, operations, and generators tailored specifically for non-destructive & hard-surface 3D modelling.
It additionally offers post-modelling workflow enhancements for external applications such as Substance Painter, Marmoset Toolbag, game engines, and more.
Features
Docs & Support
You can check out the written documentation or, if you prefer, our YouTube channel.
If you encounter a bug, want to send a feature request, have feedback, or otherwise generally need support, you can contact us on our Discord server or via email.
Extension Score
61How well this add-on fits a render farm workflow.
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Quick Facts
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Compatibility
- Blender 4.2.0 and newer
- Downloads
- 90251
- Published
- Sunday 21st, April 2024 - 12:24
- Licenses
- SPDX:GPL-3.0-or-later
Declared Permissions
- files: Import built-in and custom assets