“Resource Packs” Section — managing the list of resource packs and applying them.

Reload Default Packs

Functionality: refreshes MiBlend’s built-in resource packs.

What it does:

1. Clears the list of default built‑in packs.
2. Checks for newer versions of the built‑in packs.
3. Adds all packs from the Resource Packs folder to the list.

Add Resource Pack

Functionality: adds custom resource packs.

What it does:

• Includes the selected folder or archive in the overall list.

Parameters:

• Mode (Temporarily / Permanently)
  • Temporarily (default) — applies only to the current project.
  • Permanently — makes the pack available in all projects.
• Type
  • Automatic (default) — automatically detects the pack type.
  • Texture & PBR — contains both classic and PBR textures.
  • Texture — classic textures only.
  • PBR — PBR textures only.

Apply Resource Packs

Functionality: bulk application of resource packs to materials.

Settings:

• Combine Duplicates — merges duplicate textures.
• Use Image Texture — replaces default textures with images from the pack.
• Use PBR Textures — applies PBR maps.
• Animate Textures
  • Interpolate — smooths the animation.
  • Randomize Speed — assigns a random speed to each frame.

“Environment” Section — creation and restoration of Minecraft‑style environment elements.

Create Environment

Functionality: generates sky, clouds, and fog using shaders.

Settings:

• Create Clouds — generates clouds.
• Create Sky — adds the sky.
• Create Fog — enables fog.

Recreate Environment

Functionality: restores environment elements if they are damaged or replaced.

Modes:

• Reset Settings — resets all environment parameters.
• Create Sky / Add Sky — restores the sky from the original file.
• Create Clouds / Add Clouds — brings back clouds.
• Create Fog / Add Fog — restores fog.
• Recreate Sky / Clouds / Fog — fully removes and then re‑adds the selected element.

“Materials” Section — simplified and accelerated tools for working with materials.

Fix Materials

Functionality: basic material setup for correct rendering.

What it does:

1. Sets Dithered transparency.
2. Configures crisp texture filtering.
3. Links the texture’s alpha channel to the Principled BSDF transparency.

Swap Textures

Functionality: replaces textures within materials.

What it does:

• Searches for texture files with matching names in the specified folder and swaps them into the material.

“PPBR” Section — advanced PBR effects for materials.

Set Procedural PBR

Functionality: enhances material appearance with procedural effects.

Settings:

1. Use Normals — generates normals or a bump node.
2. Procedural Emission & Animation — creates procedural glow and animation.
3. Change BSDF Settings — adjusts Specular and Roughness.
4. Use SSS — adds sub‐surface scattering (SSS) effects for grass and leaves.
5. Use Translucency — introduces translucency for foliage.
6. Make Metal — increases metallic properties for metal‐like materials.
7. Make Reflections — lowers Roughness to enhance reflections.