# No Mans Sky Base Builder

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A plugin for Blender to build bases in No Mans Sky.<br />
<span style="font-size:18">Community Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/kpGVRKPn5W">https://discord.gg/kpGVRKPn5W</a></span>
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  <a href="#key-features">Key Features</a> •
  <a href="#requirements">Requirements</a> •
  <a href="#how-to-use">Guides</a> •
  <a href="#credits">Credits & Support</a> •
  <a href="#screenshots">Screenshots</a> •
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## Key Features

* Build bases for No Mans Sky using proxy representations for building parts.
* Translate, rotate and scale any base part to any position and any size!
* Define presets to build complex items quickly. Share or download presets online.
* Save and Load bases to disk (.json format).
* Import and Export back and forth from the game using the No Mans Sky Save Editor.
* Snapping features help with the placement of base parts. Similar to the snapping features in-game.
* A Power and Logic UI panel helps manage electricity and switches.
* An asset browser for searching and locating base parts.

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## Requirements

* Blender
    * https://www.blender.org
* Latest Base Builder Release
    * https://github.com/djmonkeyuk/nms-base-builder/releases
* A No Mans Sky Save Editor, you have a few options:
    * GoatFungus - https://github.com/goatfungus/NMSSaveEditor
    * NomNom - https://github.com/zencq/NomNom 
    * NMSBaseJsonEditor - https://www.nexusmods.com/nomanssky/mods/3849

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## Official Guides

For the latest and greatest guidance on installation and how to use this Blender extension, please visit the <a href="https://djmonkey.uk/no-mans-sky-base-builder-blender/guides/" target="_blank">official guide pages.</a>

<a href="https://djmonkey.uk/no-mans-sky-base-builder-blender/guides/" target="_blank"><img src="https://djmonkey.uk/images/public/blender_guide_screen_30.png" /></a>


## Preset Location

Presets are stored in your "**%USERPROFILE%\NoMansSkyBaseBuilder\presets**" directory.
These can be downloaded and shared with other people.

Visit the <a href="https://discord.gg/kpGVRKPn5W" target="_blank">Community Discord</a> where creators share their own prefabs!

## Technical Dependencies

Casual users may ignore this section. These Python dependencies are installed automatically on execution of the Asset Browser UI.

* PySide6


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## Credits & Support

Created and maintained by DjMonkey. You can reach out via various social media channels:

* Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/kpGVRKPn5W">https://discord.gg/kpGVRKPn5W</a>
* Threads: <a href="https://www.threads.net/@djmonkeyuk" target="_blank">@djmonkeyuk</a>
* Twitter/X: <a href="https://www.x.com/djmonkeyuk" target="_blank">@djmonkeyuk</a>
* BlueSky: <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/djmonkeyuk.bsky.social" target="_blank">@djmonkeyuk.bsky.social</a>

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Click the image below to be taken to the Steam page!

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  <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/1782420/Tales_from_The_Dancing_Moon/" target="_blank"><img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/djmonkeyuk/nms-base-builder/master/images/SteamDemoBanner.png" alt="Tales from The Dancing Moon Steam Store Page" width="50%"></a>
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## Screenshots

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  <img src="https://raw.githubusercontent.com/djmonkeyuk/nms-base-builder/feature/blender2.8/images/blender_showcase.png" alt="NMS1" width="100%">
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