


Most settings are shared between app templates. The benefit of setting factory defaults is that you can keep certain settings even if you need to reset the preferences.Īpp templates have one limitation when it comes to preferences. If you want to change the Factory Defaults for the app template you can replace the userpref.blend in the app template folder with the one from config. This also means the when you save preferences, those changes won’t be saved to the userpref.blend in the app template folder but to app template config instead. Users//Library/Application/Support/Blender/2.83/config/Ĭ:\Documents and Settings\%username%\Application Data\Blender Foundation\Blender\2.83\config ~/.config/blender/2.83/scripts/startup/bl_app_templates_user/ Ready to make your first app template? These guys live close to the addons folder, which will be different depending on your os.

They are also a great way to test your addons in a pristine environment. Blender already comes with some app templates of its own, but the real power is always in suiting Blender to your own workflow.Īpp templates are very useful while working on projects for different clients, and a must-have when recording video tutorials.

We can pick an application template when we start Blender, through the splash screen or the File > New submenu. App templates can also run custom Python code when switching to the template and when changing away from it. This includes different startup files, addons and even splash screens. Making video tutorials? Juggling multiple projects? Ever wanted to switch between different Blender setups without having to remember what preferences to flip every time? Application templates allow you to save Blender configurations and easily swap between them. Using app templates to boost productivity
