custom-templates-addon/README_EXT.md

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Blender allows you to save you own .blend file to use on startup.

This is great, but wouldn't it be nice to be able to create your own templates?

Custom Templates allows you to use your own .blend files as template options for new projects.


Instead of being limited to the usual options Blender offers to start a new project (General, 2D Animation, Sculpting, VFX, Video Editing), you will be able to configure your own list of .blend files.

Your templates will be added in the File > New menu and in the Splash Screen (according to preferences).


Create your own templates or find the ones that best suit your needs online.


Customize workspaces, preset your usual materials, define additional windows or anything else you would like to have from the beginning.
The only limit is your immagination!

Import/Export

When your templates are ready, you can export the list to JSON file.
This way, you will be able to easily restore your templates, if necessary.
For example, after disabling and re-enabling the add-on...


For more details checkout the project's README


Make your new projects easier from the start