HairRigAddon

Key Features:

• Easy Installation: Install the .zip file like any other add-ons and access the Hair Rig tab in the N panel.
• User-Friendly Interface: Select any object with a hair particle modifier and use the UI list to add hair rig layers.
• Custom Properties: Each hair rig layer stores update states, particle system names, and target object pointers.
• Create Target Mesh from Hair: Allows users to create a target mesh from styled hair particles.
• Create Hair from Target Mesh: Users can generate hair particles from a predefined target mesh following specific rules.
• Simple Deform Modifier: Apply deform modifiers to target meshes to make hair particles follow the deformation.
• Vertex Index Visualization: Use Blender’s measureit add-on to visualize vertex indices and ensure correct vertex order.
• Armature Binding: Bind target meshes to an armature with automatic weights for easier control.
• Global and Layer Update: Toggle updates for individual layers and globally to control performance and animation efficiency.
• Scene Linking: Hair rig data is stored at the object level and linked scenes can be recalculated for efficient performance management.