Updating modules
General Information
All Blenderfordental module updates are free. New features are sometimes added to the modules to improve the software and to keep it up to date with the current Blender program.
Regularly check the update log to see what improvements are made. A link to the Update Log can also be found in the 'My Modules' page.
Tip: Try downsizing your browser window to fit into the Blender window
Date of change | Title | Module change | What to do | Version |
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Different kinds of updates
There are three kinds of updates:
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A coding or script update, without a menu change.
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A coding update with a menu change.
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A Pie Menu Editor update.
When a module is updated, as in number 2, your module activations are renewed. The update log will inform you how to proceed with the update. Below are the instructions for each type of module update. The update instructions are the same for all Blenderfordental modules.
N.B.! If you have the Logo Designer module please save you your logo in a separate folder elsewhere. The module will be replaced with a new module and your logo could be lost.
When saving your work, always save your work in other directories. If you save your work in any of the B4D module folders, your work will be lost when updating the modules.
The procedure for updating a module is the same for all Blenderfordental modules
1.How to update a module when there is only a code update and no menu change
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You will need to press the 'Update Module' button. No further action is required. Please be patient while the module updates. The updating procedure should not be interrupted even if Blender says 'Not Responding'. When you see the confirmation message 'Save Preferences'.
2.How to update a module when there is a code update and a menu change
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Press the 'Update Module' button and wait for a few seconds. The download time depends on your internet speed. Wait for the button to display the confirmation message. 'Download Complete. Please Import New Menu!'
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Press the 'Import Menu' button.
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Go to 'Volumes' and click on your hard drive. ie. C-Drive
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In the right hand side window double click the B4D folder. For Mac computers open the 'Applications' folder first, then locate and open the B4D folder.
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Double click the ModelDesignerPC or ModelDesignerMac folder.*
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Select and highlight the ModelDesignerMenu.zip file.* ie. XXXXMenu.zip
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Go to the 'Website Activation' button, and press on that. This will open the https://www.blenderfordental.com/account/Myaccount webpage. We recommend using Google Chrome.
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If you are not logged in to the website, do this first by using your user credentials.
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Locate the Model Designer Module (or the module you are updating) image and press the 'Activate' button.*
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Copy the Activation Key to your clipboard.
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Enter back into the Blender preferences window and press the 'Paste Key & Finalize' button. Wait for the confirmation. Move down and press 'Import Menus'
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Wait for a few seconds for the menu to load. Please be patient. Sometimes you may have to open the preferences pop-up window again to see the change.
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In the Pie Menu Editor check to see that the module files have been loaded.
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'Save your Preferences'.
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To confirm, left click in the 3D window and press the 'N' key on your keyboard. The module menu should be located on the right hand side. Notice, there should be a difference in the new menu.
Pie Menu Editor update
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Press the 'Update Module' button.
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In the Preferences window press 'Install'
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Navigate and open the B4D folder in your C-Drive. For Mac users, open your Applications folder first.
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Locate and open the ModelDesignerPC folder. For Mac, locate and open the ModelDesignerMac folder.
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Select the pie_menu_editor.zip file.
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Press 'Install Add-on' button.
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Save your Preferences
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Close Blender and open Blender up again.
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Check to see that the Pie Menu Editor has updated to a new version.
Pie Menu Editor update
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Press the 'Update Module' button.
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In the Preferences window press 'Install'
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Navigate and open the B4D folder in your C-Drive. For Mac users, open your Applications folder first.
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Locate and open the ModelDesignerPC folder. For Mac, locate and open the ModelDesignerMac folder.
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Select the pie_menu_editor.zip file.
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Press 'Install Add-on' button.
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Save your Preferences
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Close Blender and open Blender up again.
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Check to see that the Pie Menu Editor version has updated.
This is a demonstration using a Mac computers. For PC the B4D folder resides in your C-Drive, but follows the same process.
Trouble shooting: For updating, we recommend a minimum internet download speed of 25mbs. If your connection speed is less, you will need to download a new installer program from the blue folder. Allow the installer run, then replace the old file. The updating process should not be interrupted, please be patient. If you are experiencing any difficulties with updating, please get in touch. Link to Installation manual
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