Installing Extensions in Blender 4.3

Blender 4.2 introduces a new system where add-ons are referred to as extensions. Here’s how you can easily install them:

Method 1: Drag and Drop Installation

  1. Download the extension as a .zip file.
  2. Open Blender 4.3
  3. Simply drag and drop the .zip file into the Blender viewport.
  4. Blender will automatically install the extension, and it will appear in the Get Extensions tab under Preferences.

Method 2: Installation via Preferences

  1. Open Blender 4.3
  2. Go to the Edit menu and select Preferences.
  3. In the Preferences window, navigate to the Get Extensions tab located on the left side.
  4. Use the drop-down menu in the top right corner and select Install from Disk.
  5. Browse and select the .zip file of the extension you want to install.
  6. Once installed, the extension will appear in the list under the Get Extensions tab.

Installing Trowel

Note

Trowel v2.5 requires Blender 4.3 to work.

Trowel consists of two modules: Trowel UI and Trowel Core. Both modules must be installed for Trowel to function properly.

  1. Download the Trowel extension as a .zip files.
  2. Follow either Method 1 or Method 2 above to install the extension.
  3. After installation, ensure both Trowel UI and Trowel Core are enabled in the Add-ons tab under Preferences.

Trowel Modules

For more detailed information, you can refer to the official Blender guide for extensions.