Zen Bbq V2.0.4

Sergey Tyapkin in Rendering


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Build clean bevels without rebuilding your topology

Zen BBQ gives you precise, non-destructive bevel control, real-time shader previews, and a complete map-baking workflow directly inside Blender.

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Assign precise widths

Control bevels per object, selected edges, or individual vertices using real-world units.

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Preview instantly

Inspect procedural bevels, materials, diagnostic shaders, and baked images in the viewport.

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Bake production-ready maps

Generate Normal, AO, Curvature, ID, bevel masks, and other maps without leaving Blender.

Core workflows

Precise Bevel Control

Assign a preset radius to whole objects, selected edges, or individual vertices.

Zen BBQ assigning precise bevel widths

Real-Time Preview

Switch between material, procedural shader, diagnostic, and baked-image views.

Zen BBQ real-time shader preview

Built-In Baking

Validate objects, configure maps, and bake selected objects or complete collections.

Zen BBQ baking production-ready texture maps

Smart Select

Find and select geometry by assigned bevel preset for fast edits and cleanup.

Zen BBQ Smart Select finding beveled geometry

Preset Workflow

Build reusable preset groups with custom values, colors, and measurement units.

Zen BBQ managing reusable bevel presets

Live Boolean

Automatically assign a default bevel radius to new edges created by Boolean modifiers.

Zen BBQ Live Boolean automatically beveling new intersection edges

A complete bevel and baking toolkit

Move from fast bevel assignment to final texture maps without breaking your modeling workflow.

Bevel Control

Apply and edit non-destructive bevel values precisely while keeping the underlying geometry lightweight.

Object / Edge / Vertex Widths  ·  Preset Groups  ·  Real-World Units  ·  Pie Menu  ·  Smart Select

Viewport & Diagnostics

Preview the final look, inspect bevel assignments, and catch problems before baking.

Material Mode  ·  Shader Mode  ·  Image Mode  ·  Color-Coded Overlay  ·  Object Monitor

Baking Pipeline

Bake individual objects, collections, or shared texture sets with configurable quality and output rules.

Normal Maps  ·  AO & Curvature  ·  Convexity & Concavity  ·  Bevel Mask  ·  Parts & Material ID  ·  Naming Templates

Normals & Export

Prevent bake artifacts, combine normal details, and carry variable bevel widths into external tools.

Explode System  ·  Weighted Normals  ·  Normals Mixer  ·  Vertex Color Mask  ·  Marmoset Toolbag Integration

Workflow Utilities

Keep hard-surface iteration fast from Boolean modeling through final presentation.

Live Boolean  ·  Real Geometry Bevels  ·  Studio Preview  ·  Zen Multi-Panel  ·  Mesh Tools

Latest Updates

See the redesigned Zen BBQ 2.0 workflow, baking system, preview modes, and production tools in action.

Help and resources

Explore tutorials and release notes, install Zen BBQ, browse the complete manual, or get help from the support forum.

YouTube Playlist

Watch release videos, feature overviews, and workflow demonstrations.

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Quick Start Guide

Learn how to assign bevels, preview the result, select presets, and bake maps.

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Full Changelog

Browse the complete history of new features, improvements, compatibility updates, and fixes.

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Installation

Install or update Zen BBQ and confirm that the add-on is ready in Blender.

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Documentation

Browse every bevel, preview, baking, normals, and export workflow in the manual.

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Support

Find answers, report issues, and get help from the Zen Masters support forum.

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Details
Blender Extension Compatible Yes
Sales 1300+
Rating
16 ratings
Dev Fund Contributor
Published over 4 years ago
Blender Version 4.0 - 5.2
Extension Type Add-on
Render Engine Used Cycles
License GPL