BlendLuxCore Installation
Note: This version of the guide is valid as of Blender 4.2 LTS and BlendLuxCore v2.10. If you notice any incompatibilities with later versions, please inform the developers thorugh one of the community channels.
The guide to install legacy versions can be found on the page BlendLuxCore Installation (legacy)
Downloading
- Visit the download page to find the latest release versions.
- download the zip archive for one of the latest versions.
- Older versions of BlendLuxCore can be found on the GitHub releases page.
Installation
Follow the official Blender instructions for installing an extension. Follow the steps for "Install from Disk":
- Open up the preferences menu: "Edit" -> "Preferences" (first picture)
- Go to the "Get Extensions" tab (second picture)
- Open the menu in the top right corner and select "Install from disk..." (second picture)
- Select the zip archive.
- After the installation, BlendLuxCore should automatically be activated. You can verify this in the "Add-ons" tab.
- It is recommended to restart Blender before using BlendLuxCore, to ensure all features are loaded correctly.
How to Update
To update BlendLuxCore, you need to first uninstall the current version and then install the new version as outlined in section Installation.
To uninstall:
- Open up the preferences menu: "Edit" -> "Preferences".
- Go to the "Get Extensions" tab.
- Click on the arrow to the right of the BlendLuxCore item to open up the actions menu.
- Click on "Uninstall".
Common Problems and Errors
Some fixes for common problems are listed in the FAQ.