Blend File Importer

A simple plugin that adds support for importing Blender source files directly into the content browser

The Blend File Importer is an essential asset for any Unreal Engine user looking to import complex 3D models into their game or project. This powerful tool allows for seamless importing of Blender files directly into Unreal Engine, saving users valuable time and effort. With the Blend File Importer, users can easily bring in their custom models, animations, and materials from Blender, while maintaining their original hierarchy and organization. This means that users can easily make changes to their models in Blender and then re-import them into Unreal Engine without losing any of the previous work done.

Allows the editor to import Blender source files as assets. Simply import your .blend files into the content browser, just like you would a normal FBX.

Through the right-click context menu you can directly open the source again in Blender for editing. Then simply save your changes, and with support for automatic re-import, you have a great workflow for quickly iterating on 3D assets!

Please note this plugin uses the standard FBX model import pipeline and your .blend file should follow the regular guidelines, and will face the same restrictions, as when importing an FBX model to UE, e.g. no complex node based materials, no cameras will import. Especially be prepared to continue to need to rebuild your materials in Unreal post-import.

urrent Version 1.9.1

Latest Updates

1.9 / 20th Dec 2023

• Improvement Support for Blender 4.0
• Fix Blend file being in Edit mode when it was saved sometimes caused import to fail

Technical Details

Features:

• Import .blend files directly into the content browser.
• Adds a reliable context menu button to open the source in Blender.
• Supports manual re-import and automatic re-import when source is modified.

Code Modules:

•  BlendImporter (Editor)

Supported Development Platforms: Win64, MacOS

Important/Additional Notes:

• Works with Blender 2.83 or above.
• Please note this is an editor only plugin, it won't import files at run time.