ProxyBody is a Blender add-on designed to make rigid body workflows faster and easier by generating optimized proxy meshes from your 3D models. Instead of simulating dense geometry directly, ProxyBody lets you work with lightweight proxies for better playback, faster iteration, and smoother scene performance.

The add-on is built around a simple workflow:

1. Create a Proxy
Select a mesh object and use the Proxify control to generate a simplified proxy version.

2. Choose a Placement Method
You can place the proxy using:

• Array Placer for structured distributions

• Proxy On Surface for scattering across another mesh surface

3. Apply Placement
Once the setup looks right, apply the placement to convert the generated result into separate proxy objects.

4. Randomize the Result
Add variation with built-in randomization controls for location, rotation, and seed.

5. Setup Simulation
Create rigid body-ready proxy objects and prepare them for simulation quickly.

6. Add a Ground Collider
Use a selected mesh or generate a plane to act as a passive collider for the simulation.

7. Adjust Physics Settings
Control key rigid body settings directly from the add-on, including:

• proxy rigid body settings

• passive rigid body settings

• world rigid body settings

8. Bake or Clear Cache
Bake the rigid body simulation cache or delete it directly from the panel.

9. High-Poly Simulation Workflow
Use the proxy setup to drive a high-detail result while keeping the simulation process lighter and more efficient.

Included Features

• Proxy mesh generation

• Array placement

• Surface-based placement

• Randomized transforms

• Fast rigid body setup

• Passive ground collider setup

• World rigid body controls

• Bake and delete cache tools

• High-poly simulation workflow

• Proxy visibility toggle

Requirements

• Blender

• A compatible version of the add-on files installed correctly

• If included, the library .blend file must remain inside the add-on folder

Installation

1. Open Blender

2. Go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons

3. Click Install and select the add-on ZIP

4. Enable ProxyBody

Notes

• ProxyBody is intended for mesh-based workflows

• For best results, use clean source geometry

• Keep all included add-on files together after installation