Blender x ChatGPT: A Guide to the AI-Powered Blender Add-on

Ryvn
4 min readMay 30, 2023

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Whether you’re a professional 3D artist, an enthusiastic hobbyist, or an adventurous beginner, our newly developed Blender Add-on is a game changer that you’re going to love. Imagine letting an AI transform your simple prompts into intricate 3D models and animations. Sounds like a dream, right? But with our innovative add-on that harnesses the potential of OpenAI’s latest GPT-4 (and GPT-3.5) models, this dream is now a reality.

The best part? You no longer have to grapple with the daunting task of manually modelling complex 3D elements. With this AI-powered tool at your fingertips, you’re all set to revolutionize the way you design in 3D. More importantly, it’s totally free!

With an array of key features designed to enhance your 3D designing experience, we’re confident that our Add-on will address past frustrations in similar products and provide you with an upgraded, user-friendly, and creative tool.

Key Features

The Blender Add-on isn’t just about the cool factor. It’s a sophisticated, well-developed tool that packs a range of versatile features to elevate your 3D designing experience. Here’s what you get:

Multi-Lingual Support: Now, our user-friendly interface supports more languages! Along with English, we’ve added Español, 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese), 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese), and Français. (v0.0.2 update)

Choose Your Model: You’re in charge here! Choose between Chat GPT-3.5 and Chat GPT-4 models based on your preference or task complexity. (If you want to use GPT-4, make sure you have access to it!)

Adjustable Creativity: You get to call the shots on how much creativity you want from the AI. Our add-on offers adjustable “creativity” settings. Whether you want deterministic results or prefer the unexpected, you can have it all.

User-friendly Interface: With chat history maintenance, viewing produced codes, and much more, experience the simplicity and convenience of OpenAI chat GPT within your Blender workspace.

Speed and Robustness: The Blender Add-on is all about efficiency and reliability. Faster inference times compared to similar products and more robust results mean your creativity is never hindered. (v0.0.2 update)

In v0.0.2 update, we’ve fine-tuned performance, streamlined the user interface for multi-language support, and ensured compatibility with OpenAI’s latest API.

Getting Started with Blender GPT Add-on

Before You Begin

Let’s get the prerequisites sorted. You’ll need:

1. Blender 3.5 or later installed on your system.
2. An OpenAI API key. You can get one from the OpenAI website. Click Here to get yours.

Installation Steps

Here’s how to install the Blender GPT:

1. Download the Add-on from the GitHub Release page.
2. Install the Add-on in Blender.
3. Enable the Add-on.
4. Enter your OpenAI API Key and choose your preferred language.

And voila! You’re all set to explore the limitless realm of AI-powered 3D modeling.

Using the Blender GPT Add-on

Navigating the Blender GPT is straightforward.

1. Open the Sidebar in 3D View.
2. Pick the Chat-GPT Model.
3. Decide the level of AI Creativity.
4. Enter your prompt in the input field.
5. Submit the prompt.
6. Review the generated codes.
7. Delete dialogues, if needed.

And there you have it! Your journey to the fascinating world of AI and 3D modeling has officially begun.

Remember, the Blender GPT does require an active internet connection to function properly as it relies on OpenAI’s cloud services. And occasional errors may occur due to the inherent nature of AI. If you notice a mistake, simply revise your command or modify the generated Blender Python code directly. So, gear up and get ready to explore a new dimension in 3D designing with the Blender GPT Add-on. We’re excited to see what you create!

Join the AI-Powered 3D Modeling Revolution

Get the Blender GPT Add-on installed today and step into the future of 3D modeling. Download it here and let the creative journey commence!

If you found this guide useful, and the add-on exciting, don’t forget to give a round of applause 👏. Your support and feedback help us continue developing more innovative tools to elevate your 3D design experience. Happy designing with Blender GPT!

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Ryvn

Computer Vision / AI / Metaverse / 3D / Frontend @NTU-CS. Also A Psychologist.