Blender Exporter didnt show up

[steffenk]

Hi,

 

as part of a new project i tried to install the Babylon Exporter for Blender (2.74) on OSX but the exporter doesn't show up in the Add-Ons-list of the preference Window.

 

 

i tried both ways installing the script, 'install from file' and copying the python script directly into the blender installation folder (/Applications/blender.app/Contents/Resources/2.74/scripts/addons/) but nothing gets listet in the preferences.

 

Are there any known issues with Blenderexporter on OSX? Did i missed something?

 

Can anyone held me?

[JCPalmer]

I dislike the direct method, but it should work to. Make sure you enable it. Also, it will only be enabled for one session, unless you save your preferences. No OSX issues, except for not really working

[gryff]

the exporter doesn't show up in the Add-Ons-list of the preference Window.

 

steffenk, I don't have a Mac but have installed the exporter on WindowsXP and Windows 7 - always works with either the "Install from File" or dropping the files directly into the addons directory.

 

That said, I sometimes find it hard to find it by using the default preferences window as there are so many addons. So try the following:

 

1. Click on the Import-Export button. It should be easier to find.(A & B in image below) - but if not then:

2. Type babylon in box labeled C in image below.

 

If it does not show up with the latter method - then there is an issue of some kind.

 

If you find the addon, which ever method you use , make sure you activate it and then "Save Preferences"

 

cheers, gryff

 

 

[steffenk]

thanks gryff but i tried to avoid any kind of slips and iam using blender for over 10 year .That shouldnt mean iam faultless but believe me, i wouldnt come up with a thread like this if iam not sure that's something strange going on.

 

here is my addon list:

[gryff]

Ok steffen it does not appear to be showing up.  I appreciate that you have been using Blender for 10 years, but my experience on the Unity forums tells me to start from the "basics" - I never assume anything from forum posts. So please don't take it as an insult

 

So we are looking at a few options here:

 

1. There is a problem with the exporter addon  - have you tried installing a different addon with your set up ?

2. There is a problem with Blender 2.74 - have you tried a previous version of Blender? ( I mostly use Blender 2.71 - but will try 2.74 tomorrow)

3. There is a problem with Blender 2.74/Mac OSX

 

Here is an example of a possible addon issue - here. A different addon that generates windows - ignore the video but scroll down to see comments about "Anybody else having issues installing this on Blender 2.74?" and "Do you have windows generator for mac users?"

 

cheers, gryff

[steffenk]

yes gryff, thats my experience on the unity-forum, too

 

I tried it with blender 2.71 and 2.74 but nothing showed up. I totaly removed the installation of blender, rebooted the system, reinstalled Bledner, reinstalled the add-on, rebooted again but nothing showed up.

 

today i tried to install blender 2.74 and the babylonscript on my macbook ... gues what, i worked without any problem. Its realy strange. Same blender version, same OS version, same script version.

[JCPalmer]

Was in the middle of responding, when I saw yours.  I tried from my mac & it works too.  Also saw 2.75 is a release candidate.  Kind of hard to keep up with.

[gryff]

i tried to install blender 2.74 and the babylonscript on my macbook ... gues what, i worked without any problem.

 

OK steffen - hope you have not torn out too much hair

 

I did find this :

 

"Install from File" not working.

 

Seems to be a problem to do with the text format of the script.

 

cheers, gryff

 

 

[steffenk]

Thanks for all the help guys!

 

with the new RC it finaly works, but i dont know why