🚀 Installation (3 Easy Steps)

Step 1: Install the Addon

1. Open Blender

2. Go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons

3. Click Install…

4. Select multi_blend_file_merger.zip

5. Click Install Add-on

Step 2: Enable It

1. Search for Multi Blend File Merger

2. Enable the addon by checking the box ✅

3. Close the Preferences window

Step 3: Verify Installation

1. Press N in the 3D Viewport

2. Look for the Multi Import tab

3. If it appears → you’re ready to go! ✅

💡 How to Use (5 Simple Steps)

Basic Usage

1. Press N → Open the Multi Import tab

2. Click Merge Multiple Blend Files

3. Select your .blend files
   (Use Ctrl / Cmd for multiple selection)

4. Click Merge Multiple Blend Files again

5. Watch the progress bar → Done! 🎉

How Files Are Organized

Before Import

Character_01.blend
Character_02.blend
Props.blend
Environment.blend

After Import

Scene Collection
├── Character_01
├── Character_02
├── Props
└── Environment

Each file becomes its own collection—clean and organized.

⚡ Quick Tips

Selecting Multiple Files

Method 1: Select Individual Files

• Click first file

• Hold Ctrl (Windows/Linux) or Cmd (Mac)

• Click additional files

Method 2: Select a Range

• Click first file

• Hold Shift

• Click last file

Method 3: Select All

• Press A in the file browser

Watching the Import Progress

Progress Bar

• Appears at the bottom of Blender

• Fills as files import
  Example: ████████░░ 65%

Console (Optional)

• Windows: Window → Toggle System Console

• Shows detailed logs:

[1/10] Importing: Character_01.blend

🔧 Common Issues & Fixes

❌ “No files selected”

Cause: No files were highlighted
Fix: Click files to select them before merging

❌ “Failed to merge any files”

Cause: Source files don’t contain collections
Fix:

1. Open the source .blend

2. Select objects

3. Right-click → Move to Collection → New Collection

4. Save and try again

❌ Can’t find the “Multi Import” tab

Cause: Sidebar hidden or addon disabled
Fix:

• Press N to show sidebar

• Make sure you’re in 3D Viewport

• Confirm addon is enabled in Preferences

📋 Checklist Before Importing

✅ Save your current project
✅ Ensure source files use collections
✅ Pack textures
(File → External Data → Pack Resources)
✅ Use clear file names (used as collection names)
✅ Close source files before importing

💼 Example Workflow

Scenario: Import 10 Character Files

1. Open Blender (new or existing project)

2. Press N → Open Multi Import

3. Click Merge Multiple Blend Files

4. Navigate to character folder

5. Select all 10 files (Shift + Click)

6. Click Merge Multiple Blend Files

7. Wait 10–30 seconds

8. Check Outliner → 10 new collections appear

⚡ Time Saved:
Instead of importing one-by-one for 10–15 minutes, everything is done in seconds.

🎯 What Gets Preserved

Everything stays intact during import:
✅ Armatures & Rigging
✅ Shape Keys (Blend Shapes)
✅ Materials & Textures
✅ Animations & Keyframes
✅ Modifiers
✅ Constraints
✅ Parent–Child Relationships

💯 No data loss.

⚠️ Important Notes

Import Only Addon

What this addon DOES:
✅ Imports multiple .blend files into your current project

What it DOES NOT do:
❌ Export files

Need exporting?
👉 Check out the Export Each addon — the perfect companion for this importer.

📊 Live Scene Statistics

The panel displays real-time stats:

Collections: 25
Objects: 347

Automatically updates after every import.