SharpDecimate

Free Blender add-on for hard-surface lowpoly modeling with sharp edges preservation.
Preserve hard-surface details while decimating — no "soapiness", no lost geometry.

"Geometry without grace." — NEFAS

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✨ Features

• Preserves sharp edges by angle threshold (70°–85°)
• Respects manually marked Sharp edges (Edge → Mark Sharp)
• Supports Edge Crease values (for Subdivision workflows)
• Material-Based Decimation: assign HighDetail/LowDetail materials to control poly reduction per area
• Real-time statistics: current vs target polycount
• Multi-language UI: English, Russian, German, Spanish (auto-detected)
• No external dependencies — works in Blender 3.6.23+

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📦 Installation

1. Download SharpDecimate.zip
2. In Blender:
   Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install...
   Select the downloaded .zip file
3. Enable "Sharp Decimate"
4. Use in 3D View > Sidebar > Tool > Sharp Decimate

💡 Tip: Click "Setup Smart Materials" to auto-create HighDetail (red) and LowDetail (gray) materials.

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🎛️ Modes

Standard Mode

• Uniform decimation with sharp edge preservation
• Ideal for simple objects and quick cleanup

Smart Mode (Material-Based)

• Assign HighDetail material to important areas (e.g., weapon edges, face)
• Assign LowDetail to background areas (e.g., back, interior)
• Set different reduction ratios for each
• SharpDecimate preserves detail exactly where you need it

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🔒 License

• Free version: GNU GPL v3 — free for personal and commercial use
• Pro version: available on Boosty
  → LOD chains, Batch processing, Presets (Diablo, 3D Print, Mobile), Auto UV

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🌐 Translations

• Русская версия (README_RUS.md)

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by NEFAS — tools for those who value substance over noise.