Overview

Fake User Manager is a powerful utility for Blender designed to help you manage and protect your data-blocks. It provides a clear overview of which items (Materials, Brushes, Palettes, etc.) have a "Fake User" assigned, ensuring that important assets are not lost during a file purge.

Installation

1. Download the Fake User Manager.zip file.

2. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.

3. Click Install... and select the downloaded ZIP file.

4. Enable the add-on by checking the box next to System: Fake User Manager.

Where to find it

The add-on is integrated into the Blender standard menus for a seamless workflow:

• Access the Manager: Go to File > Clean Up > Fake User Manager.

• Quick Access Warning: If unused data is detected, a warning button will appear at the top of the File > Export menu.

How to Use

1. Open the List: Navigate to File > Clean Up > Fake User Manager to open the management popup.

2. Toggle Fake User: Click the shield icon (Fake User button) next to any data-block to enable or disable its protection.

3. Monitor Users: The list shows the current user count for each item. If an item has 0 users and no Fake User, a Trash icon will appear, allowing you to purge that specific item immediately.

4. Hide Items: If you no longer wish to track a specific item in the list, click the X button to hide it from the manager view.

5. Export Warning: Before exporting your file, check the File > Export menu. If you see an "Unused Data" alert, click it to review and clean up your file before finalizing.

Compatibility

• Blender Version: 3.0.0 and newer.

• Supported Data Types: Materials, Brushes, Palettes, Textures, Images, Worlds, and more.

License

This software is released under the GNU General Public License v3 (GPL-3.0).