Bone Palette : Custom Bone Coloring Addon for Blender

Introduction

Bone Palette is a powerful Blender addon designed to simplify the process of assigning and managing colors for bones in armatures. Whether you're rigging characters, creating animations, or organizing complex skeletons, this addon allows you to quickly and intuitively color-code bones for better visual clarity and workflow efficiency. With Bone Palette, you can:

• Assign custom colors to bones in Pose Mode and Edit Mode.
• Apply colors to Normal, Select, and Active states.
• Reset colors to default values with a single click.
• Copy the active bone's color palette to all selected bones.
• Organize your rig with a predefined set of Main Colors and Extra Colors.

Perfect for animators, riggers, and 3D artists, Bone Palette streamlines your workflow and makes rigging more intuitive and visually appealing.

Installation Instructions

1. Download the .py file containing the Bone Palette addon.
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
3. Click Install... at the top of the window.
4. Locate the downloaded .py file and select it.
5. Enable the addon by checking the box next to its name.
6. Save your preferences to ensure the addon is available in future sessions.

Usage Instructions

1. Open the Bone Palette Panel:
   • Select an armature in Object Mode.
   • Enter Pose Mode or Edit Mode.
   • Open the sidebar (N key) and locate the Bone Palette panel under the Bone Palette tab.
2. Assign Colors:
   • Select one or more bones.
   • Choose a color from the Main Colors or Extra Colors list.
   • Click the Normal, Select, or Active button to apply the color to the corresponding bone state.
3. Reset Colors:
   • To reset a color to its default value, click the Reset button (circular arrow icon) next to the color.
4. Copy Active Bone Palette:
   • Select multiple bones and click the Copy Active to Selected button to copy the active bone's color palette to all selected bones.

Features

• Customizable Colors: Assign custom colors to bones in Normal, Select, and Active states.
• Predefined Color Palettes: Includes a set of Main Colors and Extra Colors for quick access.
• Reset Functionality: Easily reset colors to their default values.
• Copy Active Palette: Copy the active bone's color palette to all selected bones.
• Supports Pose and Edit Modes: Works seamlessly in both Pose Mode and Edit Mode.

Version Details

Here’s a breakdown of Bone Palette versions and their compatibility:

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Addon Version | Supported Blender Versions

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1.0.0 | Blender 4.2 and up

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