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Installing Sanctus Extensions

All Sanctus products are now distributed as Blender Extensions (using the blender_manifest.toml format). This means they install through Blender's Extensions system rather than the legacy Add-ons tab.

Blender 4.5+ Required

The extension system is available in Blender 4.5 and above. If you are using an older version, please update Blender first.

If you purchased your Sanctus product on Superhive, you can connect it as a remote repository in Blender's Extensions tab. This allows you to install, update, and manage all your Superhive purchases directly from within Blender.

  1. Connect Superhive as a Remote Repository in Blender by following the official Superhive guide:

    Connecting Superhive as a Remote Repository in Blender

  2. Once connected, open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Extensions.

  3. Browse or search for the Sanctus product you purchased.

  4. Click the Install button next to the extension.

  5. Enable the checkbox next to the extension to activate it.

Automatic Updates

When connected via Superhive, you will receive update notifications directly in Blender's Extensions tab whenever a new version is available.

Method 2: Manual ZIP Installation

If you purchased your Sanctus product on Gumroad or downloaded the ZIP file manually, you can install it directly from disk.

  1. Download the extension ZIP file from your purchase platform (Gumroad, Superhive, etc.).

  2. Open Blender and go to Edit > Preferences > Extensions.

  3. Click the ⋮ (menu) button in the top-right corner of the Extensions tab.

  4. Select Install from Disk...

  5. Navigate to and select the downloaded ZIP file.

  6. Click Install.

  7. Enable the checkbox next to the extension to activate it.

Do Not Extract the ZIP

Install the ZIP file directly — do not extract it first. Blender handles the extraction automatically.

Updating an Extension

  1. If installed via Superhive: Updates will appear automatically in the Extensions tab. Click Update to install.

  2. If installed manually: Download the new ZIP file from your purchase platform, then:

    • Recommended: Uninstall the old version first (click Remove in the Extensions tab).
    • Restart Blender.
    • Install the new ZIP file following Method 2 above.

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