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--- tools:lcblender:start [2024/04/24 09:07] – Bob Varkevisser
+++ tools:lcblender:start [2026/03/28 07:10] (current) – [Reduce Output Resolution for best results with Lasershow Converter Blender] Bob Varkevisser
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 Blender is being updated constantly, so at any point in time the newest version of Blender may not be compatible with our installer. Therefore it is best to use the Long Term Support (LTS) versions of Blender.
-The current version of Lasershow Converter Blender supports LTS version 3.3, and 3.6, as well as newer interim versions 4.
+There are two versions of Lasershow Converter Blender. One that supports LTS version 3.3, and 3.6, as well as version 4 and a new Lasershow Converter Blender version that supports Blender4.5 LTS.
+The following instruction is for Blender LTS version 3.3 till 4.0.
+Please scroll to the next paragraph for Blender 4.5 LTS.
+==== Instruction is for Blender LTS version 3.3 till 4.0 ====
   - Install a Long Term Support (LTS) version Blender, which can be found here:: (https://www.blender.org/download/lts/)
   - Run the Lasershow Converter Blender installer (LCBlender_install.exe), which can be found in the **InstallSupport** folder where BEYOND is located. Or located on the wiki at the [[:download_center|Download Center]].
   - Start Pangolin BEYOND first, and then start Blender.
+  - In the main Blender window, select **Edit** on the main menu, and go to **Preferences**{{:tools:lcblender:blender1.png?400|}}
+  - In the Add-ons section, in the filter dropdown list, select Render:{{:tools:lcblender:blender2.png?400|}}
+  - To enable Lasershow Converter Blender, check the box located to the left of **Render: Lasershow Converter Blender**.
+==== Instruction is for Blender LTS version 4.5 LTS ====
+  - Start Pangolin BEYOND.
+  - Install a Long Term Support (LTS) version Blender, which can be found here:: (https://www.blender.org/download/lts/)
+  - - Start Blender.
+  - Run the Lasershow Converter Blender installer (LCBlender_install.exe), which can be found in the **InstallSupport** folder where BEYOND is located. Or located on the wiki at the [[:download_center|Download Center]].
   - In the main Blender window, select **Edit** on the main menu, and go to **Preferences**{{:tools:lcblender:blender1.png?400|}}
   - In the Add-ons section, in the filter dropdown list, select Render:{{:tools:lcblender:blender2.png?400|}}
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 **Setting the size of the output image and animation range** Output Properties Blender Panel, we recommend the window size be set to 320-by-320 as shown below. This allows for fast rendering into the **Blender Render** window, and also allows this window to not take up too much space.
+Note: Lasershow Converter Blender does corner detection calculations and curve detection calculations based on the Output Size settings. The default values for the curve and corner settings are based on a frame window output size of 320-by-320 or 320-by-240. If you choose a different output size (such as 640-by-480), this may require you to change Lasershow Converter Blender's corner and curve settings.
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