diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index b259f0a..6097db2 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -4,11 +4,28 @@ Enhanced Collada exporter for [Blender](https://www.blender.org), making the format viable for importing meshes into game engines such as [Godot Engine](https://godotengine.org) using a libre format. +___ + +**Warning:** This add-on is no longer maintained. With the rise of glTF 2.0, +Collada has been getting less traction lately. If you need a full-featured +import-export pipeline, **consider using glTF 2.0 instead**. +(The glTF 2.0 exporter is built into Blender.) + +Pull requests may still be merged, but no guarantees are made as for this +add-on's viability. + +**Blender compatibility:** The current `master` branch requires at least Blender +2.80. The last commit with Blender 2.79 support is +[`9a8fae9`](https://github.com/godotengine/collada-exporter/commit/9a8fae951fe76209a7bb6c6cbc692478585283b8). +If you need to use this add-on with Blender 2.79, +[download a ZIP of that commit](https://github.com/godotengine/collada-exporter/archive/9a8fae951fe76209a7bb6c6cbc692478585283b8.zip) +(this old version is not compatible with Blender 2.80 or later). + ## Installation -1. Copy the `io_scene_dae` directory the location where Blender stores the +1. Copy the `io_scene_dae/` directory the location where Blender stores the scripts/addons folder on your system (you should see other io_scene_* - folders there from other addons). Copy the entire dir and not just its + folders there from other addons). Copy the entire directory and not just its contents. 2. Go to the Blender settings and enable the "Better Collada Exporter" plugin. 3. Enjoy full-featured Collada export.