This is brilliant! I've been using the inverse hull method for a while now, and erroneously, I've been adding the outline texture after EVERY SINGLE TEXTURE on my model and setting a material index offset to 1 .. I'm not sure how you bypassed that, but I'm so grateful you did! THANK YOU!!
This helps so much when trying to combine 3D and Grease Pencil together. Freestyle is not very friendly when rendering with grease pencil. It's outline is seen through grease pencil layers and drives me nuts.
Thank you so so so so much! Even 4+ years later this Addon works very fine and incredibly well when all traditional methods failed for me. I was attempting to add an outline to a model that i imported from a game (Koikatsu party) which has its outlines completely break in cycles and only appear in Eevee but your amazing Addon instantly fixed my issue and applies a hella beautiful outline to the model. Thank you so much once again, Your work is superb and awesome! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great job! Thanks for your addon so that I can complete the major part of Assassin of the Nightless City (FGO). However, I am still drawing her costume, expecting that the work will last at least 2 weeks (because I need to work in the day time)
OH GLORIOUS! Thank you so much for this addon, I'll get you a monetary support as soon as I can for this (and of course, if you want it, it was not very clear if you do or don't, but I suppose no one would deny such a thing xD)
I was looking for something similar because Mobile VR has a lot of limitations in materials, but I guess that doubling the triangles of every mesh could be kinda heavy too, I'll try it for sure, it's a really nice idea!
On question, do youhave any idea on how it could be implemented in cycles? It would be really usefor for one project I'm working on, great work by the way!
@@felineentity It would be great if you could make it! You should have lots of experience to create add-ons. Which programming language is used to make one?
@@sfraction9004 Blender Addons are (usually) made in Python! It can be tricky to work with Blender's API at some points, but the time saved from doing everything by hand in Blender itself is so worth it.
@@huggingpuppy2613 If you go to the download page, you'll see the video "update version 1.1" of the addon, where they show it working with cycles : 3 So pretty much yes I guess xD
Went and tried to install it through preferences, like usual. Selected the zip to install and while it appears to be installing, it never shows up in my list of add ons once its "done". Even closing and opening the program again it never appears. Anyone have any ideas?
No luck. Over and over again. I'm sooooo frustrated as I've spent hours trying at least three very similar tutorials on RUclips, with no results. I even downloaded this Outliner Helper Addon and that didn't work. I'm following ALL these tutorials frame by frame triple-checking that all my settings match what's happening in the tutorial, but I do not get outline results. What can I possibly be missing? By the way, I'm on Blender 2.93 and I'm starting each tutorial attempt with a new general blender file and not changing anything except for what these tutorials are telling me to change. I wan to cry! lol
That is awesome! That is what I need it now. But I can not add it to the addon. I have installed it but never show n the list, if I have missed anything? thanks.
im having an issue where its expanding the wrong material for some reason, instead of the solidifier expanding the outline material its expanding the base color of the model. I had the base color material before i added the outline, and the base material is emission, im not sure how to fix this ive tried messing w the adjustments but it never turns black it only uses the base color :(
can i ask will this work on blender 3 versions? update: 'if anyone got problem with the outline helper making the object full black, before you put outlines assign a material first to the object before putting it'
Quick question, when I use this on an object with a metallic map on it, the model goes darker than it should be and makes it look worse. Is there a way to fix this? Ta
@@felineentity have too many objects animated to make that possible, woudl be a hell of a lot of work :( a shame something this simple cant be achieved without post...
Good evening, install the add on and the figure or the object comes out all black, it really does not do what appears in your video, you will know what the error will be
I'm having a problem where the outline is not working on one of the objects in my scene. It looks like the outline is appearing inverted inside of the model for some reason. Do you know the fix?
Hi, I was having this issue too but it turns out that this problem is caused by inverted normals, AKA the model is inside out. In edit mode you can select all of it (or what polygons are having this issue, do Alt N, and Flip Normals (it should be the first option). It should fix the issue.
I've been using this addon for a while now and I have to say it is really useful. However I haven't been able to make a certian thing work - Is there a way to add outlines of different colours (to different meshes)?. I copied the material used in the original outline, changed its colour and in the solidify modifier I changed the material offset to align with my new material, but somehow it still uses the original outline. Any tips?
Sadly, the addon only supports functionality for the material name it creates, if it changes it won't detect it anymore. I'll see if i can add something to circumvent that limitation. Thanks for the feedback!
I think i fixed the problem, what I did was i put a solidify modifier, did nothing to it, and put it above the outline modifier, and then it fixed itself. See if that helps
My Outline Helper doesn't appear. do i have to check the box ?, if so what is the name ?, i tried Outline Helper, outline, etc, but still it doesn't appear. pls help.
When you install it through the install button, it should appear after a short delay as the only thing in the list. If you can't find it by searching "outline" it's probably not installed.
@@felineentity after I clicked install at the bottom right of screen it appear "Modules Installed () from *Addon location* into drive C *some location* " does this mean it failed to install??
I've installed the addon but I cant seen to find it in the addon section in preferences. Is it called a different name or should it come up when I search outline?
There are some parts of my model that I do NOT want the outline on. For e.x: my character's eyes and mouth. Do you know how I can prevent this? For e.x this sketchfab model has a clear outline around the chin but doesn't have any around the eye sockets. sketchfab.com/3d-models/aqua-29aa3f5e1da44520b4e8ad6036733f58
Can I make a request? Ive been looking for some type of add on that creates automatic edge loop cuts based on a selection Basically if you have ever seen RetopoFlow and how it can add edge loops using a adjustable poly strip that sticks to the surface of a mesh s3.amazonaws.com/markets-rails/uploads%2F1533048649070-rf-2.0_polystrips.gif Basically something like that but instead of adding geometry on top of a mesh it cuts edges into a mesh, sort of like a knife tool making cuts in a quad pattern instead of one vert at a time but also moving/ adjusting any geometry in the way. The point being is to quickly carve out the edge loops you need on a mesh when doing box modeling work flow. I have no clue why this isn't a thing already, I would seriously pay for something like this and I think a lot of people would to. Getting correct edge loops is a pain.
Awesome, thank you so much for sharing this with the community! 😃
Curtis! Great to see you in here
People like you made me love Blender Community!!
Omg I remember back in the day we had to duplicate the model to get this effect. I'm loving modern Blender more and more .
This is brilliant! I've been using the inverse hull method for a while now, and erroneously, I've been adding the outline texture after EVERY SINGLE TEXTURE on my model and setting a material index offset to 1 .. I'm not sure how you bypassed that, but I'm so grateful you did! THANK YOU!!
I am amazed about the quality.
Love you guys, thank you so much. You saved me while I was stuck. You do not use it for profit. God bless you wherever you are
This helps so much when trying to combine 3D and Grease Pencil together. Freestyle is not very friendly when rendering with grease pencil. It's outline is seen through grease pencil layers and drives me nuts.
This is a lifesaver. So much easier than Freestyle or Line Art. Thank you!
Thank you so so so so much!
Even 4+ years later this Addon works very fine and incredibly well when all traditional methods failed for me.
I was attempting to add an outline to a model that i imported from a game (Koikatsu party) which has its outlines completely break in cycles and only appear in Eevee but your amazing Addon instantly fixed my issue and applies a hella beautiful outline to the model.
Thank you so much once again, Your work is superb and awesome! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
this seems very easy to use, thanks for that.
Good presentation of the addon! :)
Great job! Thanks for your addon so that I can complete the major part of Assassin of the Nightless City (FGO). However, I am still drawing her costume, expecting that the work will last at least 2 weeks (because I need to work in the day time)
OH GLORIOUS! Thank you so much for this addon, I'll get you a monetary support as soon as I can for this (and of course, if you want it, it was not very clear if you do or don't, but I suppose no one would deny such a thing xD)
So helpful, the only video that answered my questions!!
Oh my god, this is brilliant. Thank you so, so much for sharing this with us!! You're an absolute genius! ^.^
Thank you it's very handy, looking forward for the updates!
This looks incredible 1:45
this is really helpful and would just like to say thanks :)
YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER MAN.
Very Simple but very useful.. Subbed you ... Your contents are great.
Thanks a lot for offering this so useful addon! It is a great help!
This is... SUPER HELPFUL
Much thx... Gonna help me and my anime carrier in the long run
I was looking for something similar because Mobile VR has a lot of limitations in materials, but I guess that doubling the triangles of every mesh could be kinda heavy too, I'll try it for sure, it's a really nice idea!
I was searching for this! you are a genius !
This is so helpful! may I ask can I use this for commercial use ? also do I need to credit you on my commission ? thankyou:)
As long as you don't redistribute the addon itself, anything created with it can be used commercially. Credit is appreciated, but not necessary.
@@felineentity Thankyou so much!
this is amazing, thank you so much for sharing!
THANK YOU SO MUCH, YOU DESERVE MORE SUBS!!!!!!!!
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oh my god you really made my day... thank you very much!!!!!!
yay cool outlines!!
On question, do youhave any idea on how it could be implemented in cycles? It would be really usefor for one project I'm working on, great work by the way!
I haven't quite figured this out yet, but I'm working on it! I hope to have a working material in the next update.
@@felineentity It would be great if you could make it! You should have lots of experience to create add-ons. Which programming language is used to make one?
@@sfraction9004 Blender Addons are (usually) made in Python! It can be tricky to work with Blender's API at some points, but the time saved from doing everything by hand in Blender itself is so worth it.
@@felineentity did you figure it out? Thank you so much for this
@@huggingpuppy2613 If you go to the download page, you'll see the video "update version 1.1" of the addon, where they show it working with cycles : 3
So pretty much yes I guess xD
Awesome. Thanks a lot for sharing!!!
Thank you so much, I love how it!! T_T
I'm using 3.5, Im trying to install the addon, and it won't show.
We are pleased and fortunate to subscribe to this channel
I'm trying to create my outline, but all it's doing is making a bigger version of my current object. How do I fix this?
Can someone answer this!
@@hallyoop the fact that no one is answering this is crazy
Just bought it! Thank you very much for this awesome little helper! #Blender #3dRender #CartoonSytle #CartoonRender
Life saver spotted
Went and tried to install it through preferences, like usual. Selected the zip to install and while it appears to be installing, it never shows up in my list of add ons once its "done". Even closing and opening the program again it never appears. Anyone have any ideas?
did you solve this cause im having same issue
No luck. Over and over again. I'm sooooo frustrated as I've spent hours trying at least three very similar tutorials on RUclips, with no results. I even downloaded this Outliner Helper Addon and that didn't work. I'm following ALL these tutorials frame by frame triple-checking that all my settings match what's happening in the tutorial, but I do not get outline results. What can I possibly be missing? By the way, I'm on Blender 2.93 and I'm starting each tutorial attempt with a new general blender file and not changing anything except for what these tutorials are telling me to change. I wan to cry! lol
THANK U SO SO SO MUCH FOR THIS
Works pretty well !
This is a great addon. Is there any way to add outlines for all edges instead of just the sillhouette?
That's what we usually use freestyle for. These outlines here are more of a "optical illusion". :D
It did not work for me. Please explain a lesson in which the files are downloaded and added. Thank you
marvelous very apreciated
I have an issue when i export the model out of blender and into unity with outline helper the outline dosent show what do i do?
Make sure your export applies the modifier, or apply the modifier yourself before exporting.
@@felineentity thanks
Damn, i love this addon!
That is awesome! That is what I need it now. But I can not add it to the addon. I have installed it but never show n the list, if I have missed anything? thanks.
Archive the folder you downloaded into a zip then add that as the addon.
I LOVE THIS AAAAAAA
AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHH you're my hero, thanks!!
im having an issue where its expanding the wrong material for some reason, instead of the solidifier expanding the outline material its expanding the base color of the model. I had the base color material before i added the outline, and the base material is emission, im not sure how to fix this ive tried messing w the adjustments but it never turns black it only uses the base color :(
also it doesnt matter what kind of material i change my base material to the solidifier still expands that instead of the outline
Idk what i did wrong but unity doesn't show a material for the outline
Someone shader appear grey in unity how to arrange that please ?
great stuff
can i ask will this work on blender 3 versions?
update: 'if anyone got problem with the outline helper making the object full black, before you put outlines assign a material first to the object before putting it'
Yes, Blender 3 versions should work just fine.
@@felineentity nice, thank you for answering
ur are a legend!
that's so insane!!
I'm using blender version 2.90... when i press add set button, cube gets bigger to get outline thickness but there is no outline...
Add a material to the mesh first.
I LOVE THIS!
This is perfect! Thanks!
thank you very much! helped a lot~
Quick question, when I use this on an object with a metallic map on it, the model goes darker than it should be and makes it look worse. Is there a way to fix this? Ta
Does this work with 2.9? Because my outline ends up being the same color as the object's original material
It should, yeah. Double check your materials and if the solidify modifier has its material offset set to 999.
very useful, but can it do outline silhouette only? as in not drawing lines from inside a shape ?
Not directly, but you could extract the hull to its own object, and render it on a different layer so it appears behind the original object.
@@felineentity have too many objects animated to make that possible, woudl be a hell of a lot of work :( a shame something this simple cant be achieved without post...
I have 2.91 and it doesn't work. what am I doing wrong? cycles
You are a genius!!!
I saw someone suggest using bevel modifier for internal outlines
Perhaps that could be offered as a toggle
Nice plugin by the way, I’ll have to try it out
I wish this was for older versions owo
same :(
Good evening, install the add on and the figure or the object comes out all black, it really does not do what appears in your video, you will know what the error will be
You need to add a material first.
@@felineentity Thanks, excellent . Thank you very much for responding so quickly.
OMG I LOVE YOU SO MUCH THANKSS
can it be imported with the outlines to roblox or other program
thank you so much!
it removes the shapekeys in unity
Does it work with blender 3.5.1
I'm having a problem where the outline is not working on one of the objects in my scene. It looks like the outline is appearing inverted inside of the model for some reason. Do you know the fix?
nvm I fixed the problem, i just put a solidify modifier, did nothing to it, and put it above the outline modifier. It just magically fixed itself then
@@imaginverse I've been having this issue for a while as well and tried this. I have NO idea why this works but it's a lifesaver, thank you!
Hi, I was having this issue too but it turns out that this problem is caused by inverted normals, AKA the model is inside out. In edit mode you can select all of it (or what polygons are having this issue, do Alt N, and Flip Normals (it should be the first option). It should fix the issue.
I've been using this addon for a while now and I have to say it is really useful. However I haven't been able to make a certian thing work - Is there a way to add outlines of different colours (to different meshes)?. I copied the material used in the original outline, changed its colour and in the solidify modifier I changed the material offset to align with my new material, but somehow it still uses the original outline. Any tips?
Sadly, the addon only supports functionality for the material name it creates, if it changes it won't detect it anymore. I'll see if i can add something to circumvent that limitation. Thanks for the feedback!
@@felineentity Thanks for the quick reply, I appreciate it.
I have an issue where the outline applies inside the mesh instead of outside
I think i fixed the problem, what I did was i put a solidify modifier, did nothing to it, and put it above the outline modifier, and then it fixed itself. See if that helps
Were you on a 2 minute time limit for this video?
can we use this aad on in out profesnal works
Yes
Is there any way to edit the outline itself? when i press tab and try edit mode it doesnt let me edit the outline only the model itself
You'd need to apply the solidify modifier to edit the outline mesh manually. But you will also lose plugin functionality on that mesh at that point.
I have downloaded but there are 2 files Outline Helper 1 and Outlinre Helper1_0. I am using Blender 2.83. Which one should I instal?
You want 1_1, since that is the current version. I left 1_0 for people who'd prefer the old version for some reason.
Feline Entity thanks for your quick reply and would use it at once. 🙏
My Outline Helper doesn't appear. do i have to check the box ?, if so what is the name ?, i tried Outline Helper, outline, etc, but still it doesn't appear. pls help.
When you install it through the install button, it should appear after a short delay as the only thing in the list. If you can't find it by searching "outline" it's probably not installed.
@@felineentity after I clicked install at the bottom right of screen it appear "Modules Installed () from *Addon location* into drive C *some location* " does this mean it failed to install??
@@felineentity i find the way thanks you. ruclips.net/video/GhlvLzMt73c/видео.html
The popup thingy isnt there, help?
I've installed the addon but I cant seen to find it in the addon section in preferences. Is it called a different name or should it come up when I search outline?
It's called Outline Helper in the list.
Thank you
I can't Remove the outline from my render anymore😐
Thanks!
Thats great
Took going through and creating a few Blender-styled eldritch horrors, but this is the first to work out for the numbskull. 🤗
2.93? Not getting tab or anything.
There are some parts of my model that I do NOT want the outline on. For e.x: my character's eyes and mouth. Do you know how I can prevent this? For e.x this sketchfab model has a clear outline around the chin but doesn't have any around the eye sockets. sketchfab.com/3d-models/aqua-29aa3f5e1da44520b4e8ad6036733f58
when i add outline object just became black. How to solve it?
Add a material to your object before adding the outline.
@@felineentity thanks, that tool is awesome
can i use it in blender 3.0 ?
Yes, it should work just fine in 3.0.
dem, siscribed
is this addon avalible for 2.79?
all it does is scale my object and break the mesh. its not adding an outline at all.
Make sure you added a material beforehand and are not in solid view.
why is my outline white???
i cant dowload the add on is not free...
You need to type in a zero in the price field.
Can I make a request? Ive been looking for some type of add on that creates automatic edge loop cuts based on a selection
Basically if you have ever seen RetopoFlow and how it can add edge loops using a adjustable poly strip that sticks to the surface of a mesh
s3.amazonaws.com/markets-rails/uploads%2F1533048649070-rf-2.0_polystrips.gif
Basically something like that but instead of adding geometry on top of a mesh it cuts edges into a mesh, sort of like a knife tool making cuts in a quad pattern instead of one vert at a time but also moving/ adjusting any geometry in the way. The point being is to quickly carve out the edge loops you need on a mesh when doing box modeling work flow.
I have no clue why this isn't a thing already, I would seriously pay for something like this and I think a lot of people would to. Getting correct edge loops is a pain.
これめっちゃ便利じゃん
It is say it is free but I have to buy it atleast for one dollar with a credit card. I don't have one :(
Wait. Managed how to download it. Just typing 0 lul