NodeToPython v2.2.0

NodeToPython v2.2 is here! This update is mostly about controlling how and where your Python code is generated.

The new Script mode creates a function to just recreate your node tree in Python code, no extra add-on fluff. It copies the function to your Blender clipboard, where you can paste it inside of the text editor to easily run or insert into your own code.

There's also Add-on mode, which behaves just like previous versions. You can now also set the location where the generated add-on is saved to, no longer forcing an addons/ directory to where your blend file was saved.

This update also includes some minor quality of life improvements and code cleanup.

Full Changelist

Features

• New Script mode, which copies the selected node group to the Blender clipboard
• NodeToPython now alerts users where the script or add-on is saved to when done generating
• Users can now specify a directory to save a generated add-on to
  • No longer auto-generates an addons/ directory
• New NTPOptions property group for global options, namely just the save directory right now
• New NTPOptionsPanel in the NodeToPython menu for setting global options

Fixes

• Fixed typo in generated unregister() functions

Refactor

• More consistent usage of string functions
• Variable names now use a dictionary with (name, usage count) pairs instead of a set

Other

• Generated add-ons now use bl_info category "Node"
• Removed image related print statements

Future

Next I plan on tackling Compositing Nodes, finally adding all of Blender's supported node editors. This'll likely release with support for Blender 4.0's new nodes (including the highly anticipated repeat zone).