Installation

1. Download the scene_organizer_pro.zip file from your Blender Market account
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
3. Click Install and select the downloaded ZIP file
4. Enable the add-on by checking the box next to "Scene Organizer Pro"
5. The tool will now appear in the 3D Viewport sidebar under the "Auto Sort" tab

Interface Overview

The Scene Organizer Pro panel is located in the 3D Viewport's sidebar (press N to toggle visibility). The tab is labeled "Auto Sort" and contains:

• Auto Sort Objects section with "Only Selected" checkbox and Sort button
• Batch Rename Objects section with "Only Selected" checkbox and Rename button
• Information panel detailing supported object types
• Create Account button linking to the developer's website

Auto Sort Objects

This feature automatically organizes objects into collections based on their type.

How to Use:

1. Select objects you want to organize (or leave unselected to process all objects)
2. Check "Only Selected" if you want to organize only selected objects
3. Click "Auto Sort Objects" button
4. Objects will be moved to appropriately named collections:
   • Meshes → "Meshes" collection
   • Lights → "Lights" collection
   • Cameras → "Cameras" collection
   • etc.

Supported Object Types:

The addon recognizes and organizes all standard Blender object types:

• MESH, CURVE, SURFACE, META, FONT, VOLUME
• GPENCIL, ARMATURE, LATTICE, EMPTY
• IMAGE, LIGHT, LIGHT_PROBE, CAMERA
• SPEAKER, FORCE_FIELD, COLLECTION

Unknown object types are placed in an "Others" collection.

Batch Rename Objects

This feature applies consistent naming conventions to objects based on their type.

How to Use:

1. Select objects you want to rename (or leave unselected to process all objects)
2. Check "Only Selected" if you want to rename only selected objects
3. Click "Batch Rename Objects" button
4. Objects will be renamed using the pattern: Type_###
   • Example: Mesh_001, Light_012, Camera_003

Naming Convention:

The addon uses these base names for each object type:

• MESH → "Mesh"
• CURVE → "Curve"
• LIGHT → "Light"
• CAMERA → "Camera"
• etc.

The numbering uses three digits with leading zeros (001, 002, etc.) for proper sorting.

Workflow Examples

Example 1: Organizing an Imported Scene

1. Import a complex model with many objects
2. Open the Scene Organizer Pro panel
3. Click "Auto Sort Objects" (with "Only Selected" unchecked)
4. All objects are automatically sorted into type-based collections
5. Click "Batch Rename Objects" to apply consistent naming

Example 2: Working on Specific Elements

1. Select several objects of different types that you're currently working on
2. Check "Only Selected" in both sections
3. Click "Auto Sort Objects" to organize just these items
4. Click "Batch Rename Objects" to rename just these items

Troubleshooting

Issue: Objects not moving to collections

• Solution: Ensure you have appropriate permissions to modify collections in your scene

Issue: Renaming not working properly

• Solution: Check if any objects are locked or protected from renaming

Issue: Addon not appearing in sidebar

• Solution: Verify the addon is properly enabled in Preferences > Add-ons

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Will this work with objects from addons?

A: Unknown object types will be placed in the "Others" collection. They won't be renamed unless they use standard Blender object types.

Q: Can I customize the collection names?

A: Not in the current version, but this feature is planned for a future update.

Q: Is this destructive?

A: No, all operations can be undone with Ctrl+Z, and the addon doesn't delete any objects or data.

Q: Does it work with linked objects/collections?

A: The addon works with objects in the current scene. Linked objects from other files will be processed if they're in the current scene.

Q: What Blender versions are supported?

A: Scene Organizer Pro works with Blender 2.8 and all newer versions.

For additional support, contact us through the Blender Market messaging system.