NodeMaster is a powerful Blender add-on designed to streamline your shader node workflows. It offers a suite of tools to organize, optimize, and manage nodes in the Shader Editor, saving you time and enhancing productivity. Whether you're a material artist or a technical director, NodeMaster helps you create cleaner, more efficient node setups.

 Features

- Clean Up Graph: Organize messy node layouts with a single click.

- Group Nodes: Automatically group related nodes (e.g., texture nodes) into labeled frames.

- Align & Distribute: Align nodes to the left, right, top, or bottom, and distribute them evenly horizontally or vertically.

- Optimize for Eevee: Simplify node setups for better Eevee performance, replacing heavy nodes like Subsurface Scattering with lighter alternatives.

- Auto-Adjust Nodes: Adjust node parameters for realistic or cartoon rendering styles.

- Profile Performance: Analyze node setups for Cycles and Eevee performance, with metrics like FPS and memory usage.

- Batch Process: Apply operations (cleanup, optimization, grouping, auto-adjust) to multiple materials at once.

- Save & Apply Templates: Save node setups as reusable templates and apply them to new materials.

- Search and Replace: Find and replace specific node types (e.g., Principled BSDF to Diffuse BSDF) while preserving connections.

 Compatibility

- Blender 4.4 (recommended). May work with earlier versions (4.0+), but not guaranteed.

- Tested on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

 Installation

1. Download: Purchase and download `node_master_base.zip` from Superhive marketplace.

2. Install:

   - Open Blender 4.4.

   - Go to `Edit > Preferences > Add-ons`.

   - Click `Install`, select `node_master_base.zip`, and click `Install Add-on`.

   - Enable the add-on by checking the box next to "NodeMaster".

3. Verify: Open the Shader Editor, select a material, and look for the "NodeMaster" panel in the sidebar (`N` key > Tools tab).

 Usage

1. Select a Material:

   - In the 3D Viewport, select an object.

   - In the Properties panel (Material tab), select or create a material.

   - Open the Shader Editor and ensure the material’s node tree is visible.

2. Access NodeMaster:

   - Press `N` in the Shader Editor to open the sidebar.

   - Navigate to the "Tools" tab and find the "NodeMaster" panel.

3. Use Features:

   - Clean Up Graph: Click to organize nodes into a tidy layout.

   - Group Nodes: Group texture-related nodes into a frame.

   - Align/Distribute: Select nodes, then align or distribute them as needed.

   - Optimize for Eevee: Simplify nodes for better Eevee performance.

   - Auto-Adjust Nodes: Adjust nodes for realistic or cartoon styles.

   - Profile Performance: Check performance metrics for your node setup.

   - Batch Process: Apply operations to all materials in your project.

   - Save/Apply Templates: Save node setups and reuse them later.

   - Search and Replace: Replace node types (e.g., Principled BSDF with Diffuse BSDF) while keeping connections intact.

4. Demo File:

   - Open `NodeMaster_Demo.blend` (included in the zip) to see NodeMaster in action. It includes a sample material with a Principled BSDF node you can replace using the "Search and Replace" feature.

 Troubleshooting

- Add-on Not Visible: Ensure you’re in the Shader Editor and have a material selected. Check that NodeMaster is enabled in `Edit > Preferences > Add-ons`.

- Search and Replace Fails: Confirm the material is active on the selected object, and the node type (e.g., Principled BSDF) exists in the node tree.

- Errors in Console: Open the Blender console (Window > Toggle System Console on Windows) and share any error messages with support.

 Support

- Contact: Reach out via Superhive’s messaging system for assistance.

- Updates: Check Superhive for future updates, including bug fixes and new features.

- Feedback: Your feedback helps us improve! Let us know how NodeMaster works for you.

 License

- One-time purchase for personal and commercial use within Blender projects.

- Do not redistribute or resell the add-on itself.

 About the Developer

NodeMaster was created by Anvil Interactive Solutions, an innovative software development company dedicated to improving artist workflows. Stay tuned for a premium version with advanced features like AI-assisted node adjustments and real-time performance monitoring.