Link to add-on: https://superhivemarket.com/products/assembly-motion
Assembly Motion - Blender Add-on Documentation
📌 Overview
Assembly Motion is a Blender add-on designed to simplify the process of creating smooth, dynamic animations for objects. It automatically generates motion paths and applies natural movement effects, making it ideal for:
Object animations (flying, floating, assembling)
Dynamic transitions between scenes
Abstract motion graphics
Quick prototyping of animated sequences
Key Features:
✅ Automatic Path Generation - Creates smooth 3D curves for objects to follow
✅ Customizable Timing - Control animation speed with start/end frames
✅ Squash & Stretch - Adds organic movement effects
✅ Non-Destructive Workflow - Preserves original object transforms
✅ Easy to Use - Set up animations in just a few clicks
⚙️ Installation Guide
Step 1: Download the Add-on
Get the latest version of Assembly Motion (usually a .zip file).
Save it to a known location on your computer.
Step 2: Install in Blender
Open Blender (4.0 or newer recommended).
Go to:
Edit → Preferences → Add-ons
Click Install... and select the downloaded .zip file.
Enable the add-on by checking the box next to its name.
Step 3: Access the Panel
The Assembly Motion panel will appear in the 3D Viewport Sidebar (N key to open).
Look for it under the "Assembly Motion" tab.
🎬 Usage Guide
1. Adding an Animation
Select an object (mesh object).
In the Assembly Motion panel, click "Add Object".
The add-on will:
Generate a motion path (visible as a curve).
Set up keyframe animation.
Apply squash & stretch for natural movement.
2. Adjusting Animation Settings
Start Frame – When the animation begins.
End Frame – When the animation completes.
Playback – Press Spacebar to preview.
3. Editing the Motion Path
The generated curve can be modified like any other Blender curve:
Select the curve object (named curve of [YourObject]).
Enter Edit Mode (Tab key).
Move control points to reshape the path.
4. Removing an Animation
In the Assembly Motion panel, click the X button next to its name.
This will:
Remove the motion path.
Clear animation keyframes.
Reset the object to its original position.
⚡ Advanced Tips
Sequential Animations – Add multiple objects with offset start/end frames for staggered motion.
Graph Editor Tweaks – Fine-tune easing and timing in the Graph Editor (Ctrl+Tab → Graph Editor).
Rendering Tips – Enable Motion Blur for smoother playback in renders.
📜 Technical Info
Blender Version: 4.0+
License: Free to use (GPL License).
