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Quick Start

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TL;DR – Fast Path

Drag & Drop into Blender

  1. Drag the above button into Blender and run through the prompts.
  2. Enable TrueVAULT in Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions or Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
  3. Sign in / Sign Up through the addon Preferences or side panel (N key → TrueVAULT tab).
  4. Link SuperHive Purchases https://api.true-vfx.xyz/
  5. Search, purchase (if needed), Import.
  6. Done – asset appears in your scene / materials list.

At a Glance

  • Install

    Drag & drop or manual ZIP install.
    Steps

  • Open Panel

    Sidebar N → TrueVAULT tab.
    Panel

  • Sign In

    Authenticate / verify email / MFA.
    Auth

  • Browse & Details

    Search, filter, open product pages.
    Browse

  • Purchase

    Use credits or redeem code.
    Purchase

  • Import & Verify

    Download, place, confirm result.
    Import

1. Install the Add-on

Choose a method below.

Drag & Drop into Blender

  1. Drag the blue button above into the Blender window.
  2. Accept the install prompt.
    1. We recommend enabling "Check for Updates on Startup", but it is not required.
    2. You can also tell Blender where to put the addon using the "Custom Directory" toggle and path input field.
    3. We do not require an access token for this repository.
  3. Enable TrueVAULT in either the Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions or Edit > Preferences > Add-ons.
  4. Sign in / Sign Up through the addon preferences or the side panel (N key) → TrueVAULT tab.
  5. Link SuperHive Purchases https://api.true-vfx.xyz/
    1. This allows access to your purchased assets made through SuperHive.
    2. Only assets are available for linking at this time. Addon purchases will come in the future.
  6. Search, purchase (if needed), Import.
  7. Done – asset appears in your scene / materials list.
  1. Open Preferences (CTRL + ,)
  2. Go to the Get Extensions tab.
  3. Open the Repositories dropdown in the top left.
  4. Click the + button then "Add Remote Repository".
  5. Enter the repository URL: https://vault.true-vfx.xyz/functions/v1/get-repo.
    1. We recommend enabling "Check for Updates on Startup", but it is not required.
    2. You can also tell Blender where to put the addon using the "Custom Directory" toggle and path input field.
    3. We do not require an access token for this repository.
  6. Search for TrueVAULT if necessary and enable
  7. Sign in / Sign Up through the addon preferences or the side panel (N key) → TrueVAULT tab.
  8. Link SuperHive Purchases https://api.true-vfx.xyz/
  9. Search, purchase (if needed), Import.
  10. Done – asset appears in your scene / materials list.
  • Preferred: Edit > Preferences > Get Extensions → Installed tab → if an update badge appears on TrueVAULT, click Update (or enable the global Auto-Update toggle so future versions install automatically).
  • If Auto-Update is enabled you just need to restart Blender when prompted (or the add-on hot-reloads).
  • Manual fallback: re-drag-and-drop the extension and install again (Blender will overwrite).
  • Existing local cached assets remain unless you clear them.

2. Open the Panel

  1. In a 3D View press N to open the Sidebar.
  2. Click the TrueVAULT tab.

3. Sign In / Create Account Authentication UI displaying Sign In and Sign Up options

You will see Sign In prompts if not authenticated.

  1. Click Sign In.
  2. Enter email and password.
  3. Complete email verification if prompted.
  4. Set Name and Username in the Account Settings.

4. Browse

  • Use the Search field () to find assets. Searching for assets example
  • Open Filters () for sort, price range, type, owned.
  • Open Categories () to drill down by category path.

5. View Details

  1. Click a product title on its card. Viewing details of asset examples
  2. Explore gallery arrows / or dots to cycle images.
  3. Review Tags and License information.

6. Purchase (If Not Owned)

  1. Click Purchase. Image of Unowned Product Card
  2. Dialog shows credit price and your balance.
  3. If insufficient credits, click Recharge (opens web page) or Redeem Code.
  4. Confirm Purchase. Success message appears.

7. Import

  1. Owned asset shows an Import button. Importing and download progress example
  2. Optionally click the gear icon to choose Version & Quality .
  3. Click Import.
  4. Placement:
    • Objects: Click in the viewport to place.
    • Textures: select objects first to auto-apply material.
    • Heightmaps: a geometry nodes setup is created.
  5. Wait for download progress (press ESC to Cancel).

8. Verify

  • Imported objects appear in the active collection.
  • Materials appear in the Material list if texture asset.
  • Heightmap object with Geometry Nodes modifier if heightmap asset.

Troubleshooting

Can't see the TrueVAULT tab?
  • Ensure the add-on is enabled in Preferences.
  • Try toggling it off/on.
  • Check Console for errors (Window > Toggle System Console).
Drag & Drop install not working?
  • Use the Manual (Zip File) tab above.
  • Verify Blender version ≥ target: 4.5+.
Import stalled at 0%?
  • Check internet connection / firewall.
  • Re‑sign in if token expired (look for auth prompt).
  • Use smaller quality variant via gear icon .

Next Steps

  • Browse Assets
    Learn powerful filtering & categories.
    Browse

  • Purchase Flow
    Credits, recharging & redeem codes.
    Buy

  • Import Options
    Variants, qualities & placement tips.
    Import

  • Manage Credits
    Track balance & spending.
    Credits