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Importing Scripts

The Import Script feature allows you to add existing Python scripts to GH Script Manager.

This is useful when:

  • Migrating scripts from another project
  • Organizing existing Blender tools
  • Sharing scripts between computers
  • Building a personal script library


Import Script

Import Script Dialog

Importing a Script

To import a Python script:

  1. Open the Create New Script section
  2. Select a target group (optional)
  3. Click Import Script
  4. Choose a .py file
  5. Confirm the import

The selected script will be copied into the configured scripts directory.

Only Python files (.py) are supported.

Import Destination

Imported scripts are copied into the selected script group.

Example:

Group selected:

Utilities

Imported file:

RenameObjects.py

Result:

Scripts
└── Utilities
    └── RenameObjects.py

Importing Into Nested Groups

Scripts can also be imported into nested folders.

Example group:

Tools/Export

Result:

Scripts
└── Tools
    └── Export
        └── ExportFBX.py

Missing folders are created automatically when needed.

Duplicate File Protection

GH Script Manager prevents accidental overwriting.

Example:

Existing file:

RenameObjects.py

Imported file:

RenameObjects.py

Result:

Import Cancelled

The original file remains unchanged.

An error message will be displayed.

Automatic Refresh

After importing a script:

  • The script list is refreshed automatically
  • New folders become visible immediately
  • Imported scripts appear without restarting Blender

No manual reload is required.

Organizing Imported Scripts

A common workflow is to organize scripts by category.

Example structure:

Scripts
├── Utilities
│   ├── RenameObjects.py
│   ├── CleanNames.py
│   └── BatchExport.py
│
├── Animation
│   ├── BakeActions.py
│   └── CurveTools.py
│
└── Pipeline
    ├── FBXExporter.py
    └── AssetValidator.py

This makes navigation easier when working with larger script collections.

Typical Workflow

  1. Select a group:
Utilities
  1. Click:
Import Script
  1. Select:
RenameObjects.py

  1. Confirm the import

  2. The script appears in the list automatically

  3. Select the script and use Run Script or Edit