Features:

These addons allow you to export models to Spore using the 3D modelling software Blender 2.8. The addons include:

• RW4 Exporter: Used to export models into Spore to use them for your mods, with support for textures, materials, animations...
• ANIMATION Exporter: Used to export animations that can be played by creatures in Spore.
• GMDL Importer: Used to import Spore creations into Blender (.gmdl files).
• RW4 Importer: Used to import most models in the game into Blender, so you can see how they are made.

(a render of creature Tau made by Deoxys, using the GMDL importer)

Tutorials:

• How to import creations into Blender
• How to use the SporeModder Blender Addons
• Exporting creature animations from Blender
• How to export images as DDS
• Materials Guide
• Errors and how to fix them
• List of Part Animations

Installation:

1. Download the SporeModder.Blender.2.8.Addons.zip from the latest release page.
2. Open Blender, and click the Edit -> Preferences... menu.
3. In the dialog that appears, go to the Add-ons tab and click the Install... button.

4. Find the .zip file you downloaded in the File Browser, select it and click on Install Add-on from File...
5. The Import-Export: SporeModder Add-ons item will appear, enable it by clicking on the square box:

If you want to use the latest development version, download the repository as a zip using the Clone or download button in this same page. Development version might not be stable, use at your own risk.