Open In – Seamlessly Switch Between Blender Versions

Effortlessly open your Blender projects in any installed version with just one click. Whether you're a developer testing compatibility or an artist needing specific features, this add-on streamlines your workflow.

Key Features

Quick Access to Installed Versions: Automatically detects all installed Blender versions (Windows only, experimental for macOS & Linux).
One-Click Open: Instantly open your current file in a different Blender version.
Unsaved Work? No Problem! If your project isn’t saved, the add-on temporarily saves it before switching versions.
Non-Destructive Workflow: The add-on does not modify your original file, ensuring a smooth and safe transition.
Add Custom Blender Versions: Manually add specific Blender versions that are not automatically detected, giving you full control over your setup.

How It Works

Go to File > Open In
Select the desired Blender version from the list
Blender will instantly open your project in the selected version 🎉
To add a custom version, use the preferences to specify the Blender executable path.

Why Choose Open In?

Saves Time: Quickly switch between Blender versions without reopening files or manually managing different installations
Perfect for Developers & Artists: Test add-ons, scripts, or assets in multiple Blender versions with ease.
Custom Blender Version Support: Seamlessly add and manage additional Blender versions beyond the detected ones.

Experimental OS Support

Currently tested on Windows.
Linux & macOS support is experimental and needs user testing.

Changelog

Version 1.1.0

Preferences Backup & Restore: Added functionality to back up and restore addon preferences.
Automatic Detection of Portable Blender Versions: Users can now specify a directory in Preferences where their portable Blender installations are located. The addon will automatically detect and list all Blender versions in the selected folder.
Popup Confirmation for Opening Newer Blender Files in Older Versions: A confirmation popup now appears when attempting to open a Blender file created in a newer version using an older Blender version, preventing accidental file corruption.

Published	about 2 months ago
Software Version	4.4, 4.3, 4.2, 4.1, 4.0, 3.6
Extension Type	N/A
License	GPL

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