Shader Switcher Node v3.0 for Blender

The Ultimate Shader & Color Switcher Node System
Make your shader setups smarter, cleaner, and ultra-flexible — without node clutter.

🎉 What’s New in v3.0?

• New Random Switcher Mode (Pattern-based random shader selection)
• Enhanced Color Mixer with real-time Blend Mode dropdowns (like Photoshop layers)
• Add/Remove Inputs dynamically without breaking connections
• Cleaner UI panel & instant node rebuilding
• Blender 4.2+ Compatible

🧱 Shader Switcher Node (Switch Mode)

Switch between multiple shaders using a simple Index input.
Perfect for:

• Animations
• Shape Key-driven materials
• Logic-driven setups

🎨 Shader Mixer Node (Layer Mode)

Layer multiple shaders with opacity control, just like Photoshop layers.
Ideal for:

• Dirt, scratches, paint overlays
• Wear & tear materials
• Procedural layering

🎲 Random Switcher Node (New in v3!)

Switch between shaders using a random pattern per object, with a controllable Seed value.
Great for:

• Object variation (rocks, tiles, decals)
• Randomized material distribution
• Non-repetitive details in large scenes

🌈 Color Mixer Node (Advanced Color Layering)

Blend multiple colors with individual opacity and Blend Modes (Mix, Add, Multiply, etc.).
Perfect for:

• Stylized look-dev
• Procedural color layering
• Quick color experiments

🛠 Core Features

• Supports up to 50 inputs per node
• Add/Remove Inputs anytime — links and values are preserved
• Switch between node modes (Switch, Mix, Random, Color Mixer) instantly
• Clean, minimal node structure with a single output
• Integrated N-Panel UI for managing nodes
• One-click cleanup of unused node groups

🎯 Perfect For

• Artists testing multiple shader styles
• Teams working on shared materials/look-dev files
• Game asset pipelines needing clean material setups
• Technical artists building reusable node systems
• Procedural material workflows (stylized, realistic, experimental)

🚀 Installation

1. Download the ZIP file (ShaderSwitcherAddonV3.zip)
2. In Blender, go to Edit → Preferences → Add-ons → Install…
3. Select the ZIP file
4. Enable ✅ Shader Switcher Node