Using the FXBP Add-on

Installation

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

2. Click Install from Disk and select the latest add-on file (FXBP Add-on X.X.X)

3. Enable it from the list

The add-on is available in the Discovery Pack, bundled with VDB packs, or as a standalone download.

Setting the FXBP Path

After installation, set the FXBP Root Folder Path — this is where you extracted your FXBP packs or the Discovery Pack.

Example folder structure:
FXBP (root folder)
• FIRE
• SMOKE
• FXBP_VOLUME.blend

The Discovery Pack includes this correct structure by default.

Adding New Packs

When you buy a new FXBP pack, it follows the same folder structure.
You don’t need to enter subfolders or move files manually — simply drop the entire extracted pack into your FXBP root folder.
It will automatically populate the correct category (FIRE, SMOKE, etc.) and appear in the add-on.

Asset Detection

The add-on scans the root folder and subfolders for recognized FXBP assets.
Renaming files or folders will prevent detection — keep assets as originally extracted or use the Discovery Pack to restore proper naming.

Updating

If upgrading the add-on, restart Blender after installation.
Once your FXBP path is set, you can save the Default Startup File so Blender remembers it.

Shaders

Place the latest FXBP_VOLUME.blend shader in the root folder.
If multiple versions are present, the add-on automatically uses the newest one.
This shader is the standard FXBP material for all assets.