Texture Importer Pro V6 Final – Documentation

Overview

Texture Importer Pro V6 Final is a powerful Blender add-on that automates texture set imports into the Shader Editor. It creates a Principled BSDF material with full PBR support, optional node grouping, and advanced controls, plus bulk import capabilities for efficient workflows.

Installation

1. Download the add-on ZIP file from Blender Market.
2. In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install, select the ZIP, and click Install Add-on.
3. Enable it by checking the box for “Material: Texture Importer Pro V6 Final”.

Usage – Single Import

1. Open the Shader Editor with a material active.
2. In the header, click Import Textures (next to “Use Nodes”).
3. In the file browser, select your texture files (e.g., BaseColor.png, Normal.png).
4. Configure options:
   • Material Action: Create a new material or modify the active one.
   • Name Material: Set a custom name or auto-name from textures.
   • Output Mode: Choose “Textures” (individual outputs) or “Shader” (BSDF setup).
   • Node Setup: Full setup (with Mapping nodes) or group only.
   • Group Nodes: Enable for a reusable node group.
   • Extract Texture Parameters: Add adjustable PBR controls (e.g., BaseColor Multiplier, Normal Strength) when grouping.
   • Displacement Method: Select Bump, Displacement, or Both (if Height map is present).
   • Blend/Shadow Mode: Set alpha options (Opaque, Clip, Blend, Hashed) (V6, if Opacity map is present).
   • Texture Tiling: Adjust scale (X, Y, Z) for full setups.
5. Click OK to import and build the material.

Usage – Bulk Import

1. In the Shader Editor, open the N-Panel and find the “Texture Importer Pro” tab.
2. Set the Directory path to your texture folder.
3. Configure the same options as above, plus:
   • Deepscan: Enable to scan subfolders.
4. Click Start Bulk Import to process all texture sets, auto-spaced in the editor.

Supported Textures

• Core (V3+): Base Color, Roughness, Normal, Metallic, AO, Height, Emissive, Opacity.
• Extended (V6): Specular, Specular Tint, Anisotropic, Anisotropic Rotation, Sheen, Sheen Tint, Clearcoat, Clearcoat Roughness, IOR, Transmission, Transmission Roughness, Emission Strength, Clearcoat Normal, Tangent, Subsurface Radius, Subsurface Color, Subsurface IOR, Subsurface Anisotropy.

Tips

• Ensure texture filenames include keywords (e.g., “BaseColor”, “Normal”, “Specular”) for accurate detection.
• Use Cycles for displacement and advanced material features like Transmission.
• For Opacity (V4+), set Blend Mode to “Alpha Clip” in EEVEE if needed (notified in console).
• Bulk import (V5+) excels with organized folders; test with a small set first.

Version Highlights

• V3: Introduced core PBR import, tiling, and displacement options.
• V4: Added opacity notification for EEVEE compatibility.
• V5: Enabled bulk import, deepscan, and N-Panel integration.
• V6 Final: Added full Principled BSDF support, Transmission/Subsurface handling, alpha Power node, and blend/shadow mode options.