Installation:

1. Download skava_asset_preparation.py
2. In Blender: Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install
3. Select the downloaded file
4. Enable the addon with checkbox
5. Panel appears in 3D Viewport → N-panel → "Skava" tab

Features Guide:

1. GEOMETRY CHECKS

• Check Manifold - Detects and highlights non-manifold geometry
  • Highlights problematic vertices
  • Lists affected objects in console
  • Critical for 3D printing and game engines

2. MESH CLEANUP

• Fix Normals - Automatic normal correction
  • Recalculates normals facing outside
  • Applies smooth shading
  • Compatible with Blender 3.6 - 4.5+
• Apply Transforms - Apply all transformations
  • Location, Rotation, Scale
  • Works with Mesh, Curve, Surface, Font
  • Prevents export/import issues
• Center Pivots - Intelligent pivot centering
  • Bounding Box: Center to object bounds
  • Bottom Center: Perfect for ground placement
  • Center of Mass: Physics-accurate centering

3. SCALE VALIDATION

• Target Engine Presets:
  • Unity (1 unit = 1 meter)
  • Unreal (1 unit = 1 cm)
  • Custom scale factor
• Automatic Detection:
  • Oversized objects warning
  • Undersized objects warning
  • Non-uniform scale detection

4. LOD GENERATION

• Smart LOD Creation:
  • 1-5 LOD levels
  • Customizable reduction ratio
  • Automatic collection organization
  • Preserves original mesh

5. BATCH EXPORT

• Supported Formats:
  • FBX (optimized for game engines)
  • OBJ (universal compatibility)
  • glTF 2.0 (web and modern pipelines)
• Export Settings:
  • Correct scale application
  • Proper normal export
  • Material preservation

6. FULL PIPELINE

• One-Click Solution:
  • Runs all checks in sequence
  • Fixes all issues automatically
  • Ready for production export

Workflow Tips:

1. Select all assets needing preparation
2. Run "Full Pipeline" for automatic fixing
3. Check console for any warnings
4. Generate LODs if needed
5. Batch export with confidence

Compatibility:

• Blender 3.6 - 4.5+
• Windows, Mac, Linux
• All mesh types supported