Folder Boss - Automated Folder Organization for Blender

Overview

This tool helps to automatically organize your Blender project files into a standardized folder structure. It simplifies the process of maintaining an organized workflow by creating dedicated subfolders for different types of assets.

Features

• Folder Creation: Automatically creates a new folder in the same directory where the Blend file is located.
• Subfolder Organization: The following subfolders are created within the new folder:
  • Blend: Contains the original .blend file.
  • Textures: Stores all texture files related to the project.
  • FBX: Holds any exported .fbx files.
• File Relocation: The script automatically moves your .blend file into the Blend folder, keeping your project clean and organized.

Benefits

• Consistency: Maintains a consistent file structure for all your projects, making it easier to manage and share assets.
• Efficiency: Saves time by automatically organizing and moving files, so you don't have to do it manually.
• Scalability: This system will eventually be extended to organize all linked assets in the same way.

How It Works

1. The tool will scan the directory where your .blend file is saved.
2. It will create a new folder using the name of the .blend file.
3. Inside this new folder, the tool will create the Blend, Textures, and FBX subfolders.
4. The .blend file will be automatically moved into the Blend folder.

By using this tool, you can ensure that your Blender projects are organized in a clear and predictable way from the start.

Using The Addon

1. Open your Blender project.
2. Navigate to File > Folder Boss Operator from the Blender top menu.
3. The tool will automatically organize the project and move the files into the appropriate subfolders.

Installation

1. Download as a .Zip from this repository.
2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons > Install.
3. Navigate to the downloaded script file and select it.
4. After installation, enable the add-on by checking the box next to its name in the Add-ons menu.
5. The tool will now be accessible under File > Folder Boss Operator.

Future Plans

• Extend the system to organize all linked assets (such as textures, references, and other project files) in the same folder structure.
• Improve the script with additional configuration options to cater to different workflows.
• Add functionality to handle other file types, such as animation files, renders, and more, for a more comprehensive organization solution.