Blender Tools Guide
Learn how to generate and use custom Python addons for Blender with PegBoard.
Installing the Loader
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Open Blender and go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons
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Click Install and select
pegboard_loader.pyfrom your PegBoard installation - 3
Enable the "PegBoard Loader" addon by checking the checkbox
Using the Loader
Once the loader is installed, you can access your PegBoard tools directly from Blender.
Opening the Panel
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Press N in the 3D Viewport to open the sidebar
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Look for the "PegBoard" tab in the sidebar
Running Tools
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Click "Reload" to load your latest tools from PegBoard
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Select a tool from the list
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Click "Run" to execute the tool in Blender
Quick Tips
- • Tools update automatically - just click "Reload", no restart needed
- • Right-click a tool to view its source code or open in external editor
Troubleshooting
If tools don't appear after refreshing, verify:
- • PegBoard desktop app is running
- • Workspace path is correctly configured
- • Blender has read permissions for the workspace folder