Beyond VRM Blender Addon Extension

Extends the VRM for Blender Addon with VRM 1/0 Conversions, automations, utilities, and more

Walk-Through Videos

More information to come on expression converter

Release Highlights

This release introduces two major enhancements to the VRM for Blender addon:

1. VRM Version Converter
   • Seamlessly convert between VRM 0.0 and VRM 1.0 specifications
   • Automated conversion of humanoid bones, expressions, look-at parameters, and more
   • Preserves and adapts complex elements like spring bones and colliders
2. Auto ARKit - HANA Tool alternative!
   • 1-Click ARKit on VROID models (other kinds of faces coming soon)
   • A bunch of other useful shapekey features too!
3. ARKit to VRM Expression Converter
   • Convert ARKit blendshapes to VRM-compatible shapekeys
   • Intelligent mapping of expressions to VRM preset and custom expressions
   • Support for bone-based expressions and texture transforms

New Features

• VRM Convert Operator: One-click conversion between VRM versions
• ARKit to VRM Expressions Operator: Convert ARKit shapekeys to VRM-compatible format
• VRM Map Expressions Operator: Automatically map shapekeys to VRM expressions
• VRM Capture Shapekeys Operator: Capture current shapekey values to a single VRM expression

Planned Features

• TBD

Usage

1. Install the VRM for Blender addon
2. Install this addon
3. Enable the addon in Blender preferences
4. Find new operators in the VRM Operator and Expressions panel for easy access to conversion and mapping tools

Notes

• Ensure you have the latest version of the VRM for Blender addon installed
• Back up your project before performing version conversions
• Some manual adjustments may be necessary for complex models

License

© Tyler Walker, Beyond Studios, 2024
(Commercial use allowed, author must be credited, distribution NOT allowed, modification not permitted)

1. Commercial Use: This product may be used for commercial purposes.
2. Distribution: Redistribution of this product, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited.
3. Modification: Modification of this product is not permitted. The product must be used in its original form.
4. Attribution: Any use of this product requires clear and visible attribution to Tyler Walker / Beyond Dev as the creator.
5. No Transfer of Rights: This license does not transfer any ownership rights to the licensee. All rights not expressly granted here are reserved by the creator.
6. Termination: This license will terminate automatically if you fail to comply with any of the terms and conditions.