(see the superhive page for a prettier description https://superhivemarket.com/products/optiploy-pro)

This is the Pro version, which has:

• Thumbnail Previews
• Search Menu
• Drag 'n' Drop

(from https://miraclebutt.gumroad.com/l/kqtmb)

✨ OptiPloy: The Appending/Linking Upgrade

TL;DR: You WILL save GIGABYTES in storage. Less duplication!

OptiPloy introduces a balance between appending and linking, something that has not yet existed as a one-click solution. This is limited to objects and collections.

🚀 Key Features

• Hybrid Importing
  Choose from 15 data types to localize or to leave linked to the source file. Object and Collection types are enabled by default.
• Fine‑Grained Control
  Save importing preferences globally, per-folder, or per-blend.
• One‑Click Workflow
  Spawn assets directly from the side‑panel without manual linking/appending.
• No Duplicating Boneshapes
  Boneshapes do not duplicate/localize, not even if you choose to localize armatures.
• Auto-Execute Scripts & Scriptable Hook
  OptiPloy will automatically execute data blocks associated with your import. This ensures, for example, that Rigify UI scripts work right off the bat.For your own scripts, access newly spawned objects via bpy.context.scene['new_spawn']
• And so much more! Really! Scroll down for the full list!

❔ Why not just append or link?

• Appending
  • Pros
    Instant copy, fully editable
    Very easy
  • Cons
    Duplicates file size with each paste
    Easy to start bad habits for new users
• Linking
  • Pros
    Minimal storage, just recycling
    Able to update data from source file
  • Cons
    Requires overrides to even slightly edit
    Can be tedious to do right
• OptiPloy
  • Pros
    ✔️ Best of both
  • Cons
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📥 Quick Start

1. Install
   • Blender 4.1-: Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install → Select optiploy.zip
   • Blender 4.2+: Edit → Preferences → Get Extensions → Search "OptiPloy"
     or
   • Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Top-right dropdown menu → Install from disk... → Select optiploy.zip
2. Prepare .blend, Mark Assets
   • Prepare any .blend files you plan to use by marking its Objects or Collections as assets
3. Configure Add-on
   • Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → OptiPloy.
   • Add .blend files individually or by the folder.
     (Tip: Shift‑click + to create a category folder.)
   • Files will be automatically scanned for assets to spawn.
4. Spawn Assets
   • 3D Viewport → Side-panel → OptiPloy
   • Search through .blend files to spawn assets!

⚙️ Detailed Usage

Preferences Panel

• Mounted .blend Files: Manage your search folders and .blend files, and see what assets are added.
• Update Catalogs: Update your .blend files by using the Scan operator.

Side-Panel

• Switch between the .blend, Folder, and Tools view mode
  • You can set the import options globally in the Tools view, or you can set them per-folder or per-blend through the gear icons.
• Browse through the list of assets and spawn them.
• RED-highlighted .blend Multi-tool: An operator with the icon exists to reload, open, or re-scan the active .blend file.
  • Hold CTRL to reload the .blend file as a library
  • Hold SHIFT to open the .blend file in a new instance of Blender
  • Hold ALT to re-scan the .blend file in OptiPloy

Localization Options

In the Tools view mode, you may choose to localize any of the following data types:

bpy.types.Collection
bpy.types.Object
bpy.types.Mesh
bpy.types.Material
bpy.types.SurfaceCurve
bpy.types.Light
bpy.types.Curve
bpy.types.GreasePencil
bpy.types.MetaBall
bpy.types.TextCurve
bpy.types.Volume
bpy.types.Armature
bpy.types.Camera
bpy.types.NodeTree
bpy.types.Image

Setting these options affects imports as a whole, but localization options can also be set per-blend or per-folder.

Asset Browser Integration

OptiPloy has an operator built-in to optimize Collections or Objects linked through the Asset Browser.

• Viewport / Operator Search Menu
  Search for Optimize with OptiPloy and execute the operator
• Outliner Select the IDs you wish to localize (collections/objects), right click, and select Optimize with OptiPloy

Again, for this to work, the assets need to be linked through the asset browser, not appended.

🖥️ For Developers

Scripting Hook

OptiPloy automatically executes any text block associated with an import. You can access the data of the imported object through bpy.context.scene['new_spawn'] to perform further adjustments or optimizations.

Using Key Modifiers

Incorporate key modifiers (CTRL, SHIFT, ALT) into your scripts by accessing

bpy.context.scene['key_ctrl']
bpy.context.scene['key_shift']
bpy.context.scene['key_alt']

Full Features

• Hybrid Importing
  Choose from 15 data types to localize or to leave linked to the source file. Object and Collection types are enabled by default.
• Fine‑Grained Control
  Save importing preferences globally, per-folder, or per-blend.
• One‑Click Workflow
  Spawn assets directly from the side‑panel without manual linking/appending.
• No Duplicating Boneshapes
  Boneshapes do not duplicate, not even if you choose to localize armatures.
• Auto-Execute Scripts & Scriptable Hook
  OptiPloy will automatically execute data blocks associated with your import. This ensures, for example, that Rigify UI scripts work right off the bat.
• .blend File Multi-tool
  Use CTRL, SHIFT, or ALT on the red Blender icon to reload, open, or re-scan the selected .blend file
• Full Driver Functionality
  Despite all the localizing that takes place, drivers never lose their targets as they shift from linked to localized.
• Hierarchal Localizing
  OptiPloy recursively builds a hierarchy of levels that IDs are referenced at, and localizes going down this hierarchy. This ensures no breakage when localizing.
• Automatic Library Overrides
  Unlocalized IDs are given automatic library overrides to make some wiggle room for what can be edited.
  To edit custom properties, make sure Library Overridable is enabled in its options.
• Fun for Coders
  During the script execution stage at the end of the importing process, you can access the new import through bpy.context.scene['new_spawn'], letting you do further adjustments after it has been deployed.
  Scripters can incorporate CTRL, SHIFT, and ALT into their scripts by using:

  bpy.context.scene['key_ctrl']
  bpy.context.scene['key_shift']
  bpy.context.scene['key_alt']
  

  Attach text blocks to an import by assigning them as a custom property to any ID associated with the import.
• Asset Library Integration
  An operator named Optimize with OptiPloy exists to optimize assets linked through the asset browser.
  Viewport: Object → Optimize with OptiPloy
  Outliner: Right-click → Optimize with OptiPloy
• Thumbnail Previews
  Selected assets will have their previews shown in a little window
• Search Menu
  Dedicated menu to search through every mounted .blend file

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