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New in version 0.6:

The add-on now also runs until Blender version 4.2.

For Blender versions >= 4.0 you have to use the ver8 file.

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New in version 0.4:

 -> you will now find the add-on in the armature properties, not in the scene properties as shown in the youtube video

You can now choose between "parent to"

- Bone

- Armature deform with automatic weights

The functionality of the "Check armature" add-on is now implemented in this add-on as well:

You cannot "check armature" if you choose "armature deform" as parent. The colors will be automatic resetted if you "assign objects" in that mode.

Also I implemented some "hints" to make it easier to use:

Here e.g. the collection field wasn't filled.

And here e.g. your collection seems to have illegal objects e.g. like lights (which cannot be used for armatures):

How you can use this with the "Quick add" - add-on: