Installation¶
Install Blender¶
Download the recommended version of Blender for your platform (32-bit or 64-bit; if unsure, pick the 32-bit version) and follow the instructions.
Ensure that the version of Blender being installed is supported by the Blender Nif Plugin.
Install and Register the Addon¶
Download the blender nif plugin .zip release.
Start Blender.
Go to: File > User Preferences > Add-Ons.
Click Install Addon… (bottom).
Select the blender nif plugin .zip file downloaded earlier.
Under Categories (left), select Import-Export.
Tick the empty box next to Import-Export: NetImmerse/Gambryo nif format. You may have to scroll down a bit first.
Close the Blender User Preferences window.
The nif importer and exporter should now show under File > Import and File > Export.
Do: File > Save User Settings (unless you enjoy enabling the addon every time when Blender starts :-) ).