Import Panel

The Import Panel provides tools for bringing FFXIV character models and assets into Blender.
Some of these functions are legacy features and are either undocumented or set for deprecation.

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Panel Overview

Feature	Description
Meddle Import	Available only if Meddle is installed. Allows importing a character model exported with the Meddle FFXIV plugin. See Meddle Import Documentation for more details.
TexTools Import	Imports character models from TexTools. This feature is outdated and is either being deprecated or revised. It is currently undocumented.

Legacy	Description
Import Shaders	Legacy feature. Can be enabled in the Legacy Settings. This button is undocumented.
Apply Shaders	Legacy feature. Can be enabled in the Legacy Settings. This button is undocumented.
Rigs	Legacy feature. Can be enabled in the Legacy Settings. Allows importing individual Mektools rigs for a selected race without any mesh. Useful for rig prototyping.
Fix Backface Culling	Legacy feature. Can be enabled in the Legacy Settings. This button is undocumented.
Clear Custom Normals	Legacy feature. Can be enabled in the Legacy Settings. This button is undocumented.
Clear Parents	Legacy feature. Can be enabled in the Legacy Settings. Removes parenting from selected objects while keeping transforms. Undocumented.

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Additional Notes

• The Meddle Import feature requires Meddle to be installed and active in Blender.
• The TexTools Import is currently outdated and may be removed or reworked in the future.
• Several buttons in this panel are legacy features and will not be documented unless they are updated or replaced.

For additional settings and preferences, visit the Add-on Preferences page.

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