Simplify backdrop management in Nuke
BackdropManager
Updated: 6 June 2023
Author: SMaiolo
Compatible Nuke versions: 11.0 or later
Compatibility: Linux, Mac, Windows
Backdrop Manager is a tool for Nuke that streamlines the process of managing backdrops within your Nuke scripts.
This tool is designed to save time and enhance efficiency by providing an interface and a range of customizable options for creating and modifying backdrops.
*Included is a user guide that details the tool in depth.
Installation
New install:
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Unzip and move the entire folder downloaded to your .nuke directory (typically ~/users/.nuke)
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In your menu.py file (or in a new text file called menu.py in your .nuke directory if you don’t already have one) add 'import BackdropManager' to a new line.
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Restart Nuke
To update:
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Save a copy of the file called backdropmanager_settings.json in your Backdrop Manager folder
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Download the latest version, and copy this file to that folder
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Restart Nuke