Hey,
I've been trying to think of ways to make it easier to find the Blender information you need. I believe I've come up with one way that will certainly make a difference. It's a browser toolbar that includes some features that definitely add some convenience and efficiency to your quest for Blender information.
I'm sure you've already noticed the link and I decided to create a video demonstration of the toolbar and its features. This tool is definitely a work-in-progress so, any comments or suggestions will be appreciated. One thing that I'm considering is using the toolbar's messaging features to broadcast Blender tips.
Anyway, I use the toolbar quite a bit as it saves me a lot of time while researching Blender-related info and I hope that you'll find it useful as well.
NOTE: I decided to change the toolbar's main logo and link to be Blender instead of BlenderNewbies. I think that has more of a community appeal than having my logo stamped on it.
Here's an 8-minute video demonstrating the original features of the toolbar. (New content is always being added).
You can use this link to go to the toolbar's installation page: 
Be sure to check the BlenderNewbies Forums for a log of the Toolbar's content management.
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11 comments:
Very cool, Kernon!
Thanks! It's a 30DC idea.
However, I'm seriously thinking about changing it to the "Blender" Community Toolbar. I don't how much appeal it has with my logo on it. Hmmm...
I think the best feature of it is the community-wide search. It saves a LOT of time and it's nice that it's always available. Great for research.
I thought it looked a little like the TDC toolbar, which has some of the same functionality. Personally I liked the BlenderNewbies logo! But I understand your wanting to make it more general.
I'm behind in 30DC, hoping to catch up this weekend. I have a somewhat important side job to work on that's going to leave my spare time unspare. Still I'm expecting to be able to apply much of what I learn (excepting pink thongs) but I'm not going to be able to immerse myself as much as I wanted.
Still I expect to learn a ton and am looking forward to my catching up time this weekend.
OH NO!!!!!
The bar is for Windows only?! What about us Linux folks hmm???
Darth_Gimp
I didn't forget about the Linux users :).
It will run fine in Firefox with the exception of the Radio feature (which requires the Windows Media Player).
Check it out.
It's a WIP so, I'm adding content as I go.
OK I will check it out thanks!
Hm, I get only blank toolbar in Firefox. I would use that community-wide search a lot... If I could make that damn thing to work :(
It should be working fine. Do you have an older version of Firefox? Have you checked for any conflicting Firefox preferences?
Let me know. Thanks!
Hey Mr. Dillon,
i just found out that this cool toolbar is around,
its certainly a great shortcut to lots of subjects on blender.
Thanks so much for all the passion you put into blender and its community!!!
Much appreciation and regards
Nixon
Thanks!
I posted a Youtube video describing the toolbar.
I hope this encourages even more people to use your fantastic toolbar.
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