Releases: teamneoneko/Cats-Blender-Plugin-Unofficial-
4.3.1.1 (Only for blender 4.3)
This version is only for Blender 4.3 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
This update fixes the completely broken Merge Armatures from the last update, sorry should of done more testing. Merge armatures should be useful again.
Fixes:
- Fixed Merge Armatures not merging bones correctly.
- Fixed Merge Armatures not merging vertex Group Correctly.
- Fixed Merge Armatures saying Armatures are not uniform when there are.
- Fixed Merge Armatures sometimes no merging meshes.
- Fixed Merge Armatures not respecting the settings users set.
- Fixed A rare crash in Merge Armatures.
- Fixed random box at the top showing up for no reason in Quick Settings.
- Fixed Fix materials error.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.2.2.1 (Only for blender 4.2)
This version is only for Blender 4.2 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
This update fixes the completely broken Merge Armatures from the last update, sorry should of done more testing. Merge armatures should be useful again.
Fixes:
- Fixed Merge Armatures not merging bones correctly.
- Fixed Merge Armatures not merging vertex Group Correctly.
- Fixed Merge Armatures saying Armatures are not uniform when there are.
- Fixed Merge Armatures sometimes no merging meshes.
- Fixed Merge Armatures not respecting the settings users set.
- Fixed A rare crash in Merge Armatures.
- Fixed random box at the top showing up for no reason in Quick Settings.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.3.1.0 (Only for blender 4.3)
This version is only for Blender 4.3 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
This is an major update please ensure you have read the new wiki!
UI Overhaul:
- Cleaner and more organized interface.
- Improved grouping of related settings.
- Consistent button sizes and spacing.
- Clear visual separation between different sections.
Improved Armature Merging System:
- Significantly improved accuracy when combining multiple models.
- Smarter and more reliable bone matching between models.
- Better handling of complex model poses during merging.
- Faster processing when working with large models.
- More helpful error messages if something goes wrong.
This should also fix some crashing issues with Blender 4.2 and above.
Enhanced Mesh Attachment System:
- Smarter mesh attachment that adapts to your model's dimensions.
- Improved handling of bone orientations during attachment.
- Faster processing when working with complex meshes, fixes some crashing issues.
- Better progress tracking so you can see what's happening.
- Clearer feedback if something needs your attention.
- More reliable undo/redo functionality.
Visemes:
- New preview system to check individual visemes.
- Added dropdown menu for specific viseme viewing.
- Improved performance with shape key caching.
- Added safeguards against extreme deformations.
- New preview controls with play/pause.
Remove Doubles:
- Improved performance with new optimization.
- Added adjustable threshold slider.
- New warning system for shape key effects.
- Better progress tracking.
Material Combination:
- Faster processing for materials.
- Improved handling of large meshes.
- Better memory management.
Legacy Eye Tracking:
- Added movement preview in test mode.
- Better support for different naming styles.
- New validation system.
- Added backup/restore for eye bones.
Fixes:
- Fixed several missing translation strings.
- Resolved double import issues with bonemerge.
- Fixed twist bones generation error.
- UI improvements for better usability.
- Several other minor fixes.
Other changes;
- Cats Fix Model/ Fix MMD Model has never supported metarigs/ rigify, it will break the armature, now due to rigify changes it now causes crashes, therefor we don't allow the operation and will tell the user this.
- Min version of Imersive Scaler is now 0.5.2 from 0.2.7.
- Min version of Atlas Combiner/ Material Combiner is now 2.1.2.9 from 2.1.1.2
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.2.2.0 (Only for blender 4.2)
This version is only for Blender 4.2 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
This is an major update please ensure you have read the new wiki!
UI Overhaul:
- Cleaner and more organized interface.
- Improved grouping of related settings.
- Consistent button sizes and spacing.
- Clear visual separation between different sections.
Improved Armature Merging System:
- Significantly improved accuracy when combining multiple models.
- Smarter and more reliable bone matching between models.
- Better handling of complex model poses during merging.
- Faster processing when working with large models.
- More helpful error messages if something goes wrong.
This should also fix some crashing issues with Blender 4.2 and above.
Enhanced Mesh Attachment System:
- Smarter mesh attachment that adapts to your model's dimensions.
- Improved handling of bone orientations during attachment.
- Faster processing when working with complex meshes, fixes some crashing issues.
- Better progress tracking so you can see what's happening.
- Clearer feedback if something needs your attention.
- More reliable undo/redo functionality.
Visemes:
- New preview system to check individual visemes.
- Added dropdown menu for specific viseme viewing.
- Improved performance with shape key caching.
- Added safeguards against extreme deformations.
- New preview controls with play/pause.
Remove Doubles:
- Improved performance with new optimization.
- Added adjustable threshold slider.
- New warning system for shape key effects.
- Better progress tracking.
Material Combination:
- Faster processing for materials.
- Improved handling of large meshes.
- Better memory management.
Legacy Eye Tracking:
- Added movement preview in test mode.
- Better support for different naming styles.
- New validation system.
- Added backup/restore for eye bones.
Fixes:
- Fixed several missing translation strings.
- Resolved double import issues with bonemerge.
- Fixed twist bones generation error.
- UI improvements for better usability.
- Several other minor fixes.
Other changes;
- Cats Fix Model/ Fix MMD Model has never supported metarigs/ rigify, it will break the armature, now due to rigify changes it now causes crashes, therefor we don't allow the operation and will tell the user this.
- Min version of Imersive Scaler is now 0.5.2 from 0.2.7.
- Min version of Atlas Combiner/ Material Combiner is now 2.1.2.9 from 2.1.1.2
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.1.2.4 (Only for blender 4.1)
This version is only for Blender 4.1 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
END OF LIFE:
Blender 4.1 Cats is now EOL, this mean this update is the finale update for Blender 4.1 and no more will be provided.
Please also note that Decimation and the Full body tracking fix has now been removed from Blender 4.1. If you need an alternative to Decimation please try the Tuxedo Plugin which is a fantastic alternative to Cats old decimation and bake system which you can find here.
Changes:
- Cats Fix Model/ Fix MMD Model has never supported metarigs/ rigify, it will break the armature, now due to rigify changes it now causes crashes, therefor we don't allow the operation now. Semi fix for #199
- Improvements to attach mesh, should be better and faster, less errors.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
3.6.8.3 (Only for blender 3.6)
This version is only for Blender 3.6 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
END OF LIFE NOTICE:
Blender 3.6 Cats is now EOL, this means no more updates will be released after this one for Blender 3.6.
Changes:
- Cats Fix Model/ Fix MMD Model has never supported metarigs/ rigify, it will break the armature, now due to rigify changes it now causes crashes, therefor we don't allow the operation now. Semi fix for #199
- Improvements to attach mesh, should be better and faster, less errors.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.3.0.0 Beta (Only for blender 4.3)
This version is only for Blender 4.3 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
This is the initial version for Blender 4.3 Beta, please note there might be issues!
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.2.1.4 (Only for blender 4.2)
This version is only for Blender 4.2 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
Added:
- Added a button to load bones in the Bone Merge tab.
- Added a button to reset eye tracking.
Changes:
- Bones no longer automatically load in the bone merging tab, this is to help with models which have alot of bones, this could sometimes freeze blender when done automatically.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
4.1.2.3 (Only for blender 4.1)
This version is only for Blender 4.1 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
END OF LIFE:
Blender 4.1 Cats is approaching EOL, this means no updates will be provided after Blender 4.2 becomes more stable.
Please also note that Decimation and the Full body tracking fix has now been removed from Blender 4.1. If you need an alternative to Decimation please try the Tuxedo Plugin which is a fantastic alternative to Cats old decimation and bake system which you can find here.
Added:
- Added a button to load bones in the Bone Merge tab.
Changes:
- Bones no longer automatically load in the bone merging tab, this is to help with models which have alot of bones, this could sometimes freeze blender when done automatically.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.
3.6.8.2 (Only for blender 3.6)
This version is only for Blender 3.6 if you need another version of blender please go here and look for a version of Cats for your blender version.
DO NOT ASK FOR HELP IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD SERVER READ BELOW!
PLEASE DO NOT ASK FOR HELP FOR THIS VERSION OF CATS IN THE OFFICIAL CATS DISCORD. THIS CATS IS NOT THE OFFICIAL VERSION SO SUPPORT MAY NOT BE GIVEN IN THEIR DISCORD SERVER. IF YOU HAVE A BUG OR NEED HELP PLEASE START AN ISSUE OR JOIN MY OWN DISCORD SERVER.
END OF LIFE NOTICE:
Blender 3.6 Cats is approaching EOL, this means after the 16/01/2025 no further updates will be provided.
Added:
- Added a button to load bones in the Bone Merge tab.
- Added a button to reset eye tracking.
Changes:
- Bones no longer automatically load in the bone merging tab, this is to help with models which have alot of bones, this could sometimes freeze blender when done automatically.
If you want to translate Cat's UI or contribute to the internal dictionary you can here.