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How to get started with PSP 7.0

How do I configure "Cycles"?

How do I configure "Clouds"?

Introduction

Pure-Sky Pro is a Blender addon (compatible with versions 4.3 to 4.5 at least) that allows you to create ultra-realistic procedural skies with atmospheric effects, volumetric clouds, and moonlight. It works with both Eevee (via “Eevee Next”) and Cycles, offering advanced features such as volumetric shadows and god rays.

Key Features

Hybrid Mode

Combines procedural sky with an HDRI to achieve richly detailed lighting while maintaining control and flexibility.

Volumetric Clouds

• Multiple cloud presets (e.g., cumulus, cumulonimbus, altocumulus)
• Rendering modes: Base, Fast, Accurate, NPR, Instances
• Clouds can cast shadows and generate god rays, especially in Eevee Next.

Preset Libraries

• 21 sky presets (auroras, sunsets, starry skies...)
• 22 cloud presets
• 6 atmospheric fog presets
• Ability to export and share custom presets

Scene Integration

• Mesh detection for cloud interaction
• Convert mesh into volumetric cloud
• Use textures as density masks for cloud control

Installation and Getting Started

Installation

1. Go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install, and select the Pure-Sky Pro ZIP.
2. Enable Pure-Sky Pro.
3. Immediately enable Blender’s built-in Sun Position addon.
4. Restart Blender to finalize setup.

First-Time Setup

• After restarting, load a preset and click "Refresh Camera Coordinates" in the Pure-Sky Pro panel.
• Your camera is now fully synced — no manual adjustments needed.

Suggested Video Tutorials

• Getting started with Pure-Sky Pro 7.0
• Configuring clouds in version 7.0.28+
• Using Eevee and Cycles for realistic results

Interface Overview

1. Sky & Atmosphere – Presets, brightness, color, moon phase
2. Clouds – Presets, density, height, mesh interaction
3. Atmospheric Fog – Depth, density, scattering
4. Hybrid Mode – HDRI toggle, blend control
5. Preset Export/Import – Save and share settings
6. Render Settings – Base, Fast, Accurate, etc.

Tips and Best Practices

• Start with presets to explore the system quickly.
• Always save custom presets before rendering.
• Keep a backup of your default world (no “Reset All” yet).
• Use Fast mode for previews, Accurate for final results in Cycles.

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