Introduction
3D Digital Backbone Driver for Blender
This documentation explains how to install and work with the 3D Digital Backbone Driver add-on for Blender by LUMISCAPHE, enabling seamless integration with the 3D Digital Backbone. It applies to version 1.0.0.
The 3D Digital Backbone Driver for Blender is an extension/add-on that connects it to the 3D Digital Backbone.
Note
This software and its resources are available at https://patchwork3d.com/3d-digital-backbone-tools.
Demonstration video of the 3D Digital Backbone Driver for Blender.
This video shows how to use the 3D Digital Backbone Driver for Blender. It shows the connection of Blender to the 3D Digital Backbone 3D, change management, and an example of simultaneous collaboration on the same scene.
The video complements the procedures described in this documentation, but is not a substitute for them.
The 3D Digital Backbone
The 3D Digital Backbone connects your software and 3D data via a customized infrastructure to orchestrate your production processes according to your business needs, without disrupting your digital environment.
The connection to the 3D Digital Backbone gives some advantages:
Historization of the data
Each save is recorded in the 3D Digital Backbone. It is possible to enable/disable any actions saved in the database.
Collaboration
Synchronize data between multiple instances of Blender, and collaborate on the same model.
Interop
Convert Blender data to other formats using 3D Digital Backbone converters.
Note
To learn more about 3D Digital Backbone: https://lumiscaphe.com/en/digital-backbone-2/
License
The add-on source code is licensed under a Commercial License by LUMISCAPHE (lumiscaphe.com).
The add-on embeds a DS Viper Python runtime wheel component licensed under an Open License from DIGITAL SUBSTRATE (digitalsubstrate.io).
By using the add-on, you agree to comply with these licenses, the texts of which are available in the add-on folder once it has been installed.