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Projectile v2.3 (Community Fork)
About This Release
This is the first release of the community-maintained fork of Projectile. The original repository by Nathan Craddock was archived in October 2025. This fork continues development and maintenance to serve the Blender community.
Important: This fork maintains full compatibility with the original addon while adding bug fixes and updates for modern Blender versions.
Project History
- Original Author: Nathan Craddock (2017-2025)
- Current Maintainer: Ivar Ness (2025-present)
- Original Repository: https://github.com/natecraddock/projectile (archived)
- Fork Repository: https://github.com/develeon/projectile
Changes in v2.3
Bug Fixes
- Fixed: AttributeError: 'NoneType' object has no attribute 'objects'
- Resolves crash when working with certain scene configurations
- Improves stability when emitters are removed or scene structure changes
- Reference: natecraddock#20
Compatibility
- Updated: Confirmed compatibility with Blender 4.5.4
- Updated: Project metadata and documentation
Documentation
- Added CONTRIBUTORS.md with project history
- Updated README.md with fork information
- Updated all copyright notices per GPL v3 requirements
Installation
- Download
projectile.zipfrom the releases page - In Blender, go to Edit > Preferences > Add-ons
- Click "Install..." and select the downloaded .zip file
- Enable the addon by checking the checkbox next to "Projectile"
Compatibility
- Blender Version: 3.0+ (tested up to 4.5.4)
- Platform: Windows, macOS, Linux
Credits
Special thanks to Nathan Craddock for creating Projectile and sharing it with the community under the GPL v3 license. This fork exists to honor that contribution by keeping the addon maintained and available.
License
This project continues under the GNU General Public License v3.0 - see the LICENSE file for details.
Support & Contributions
- Issues: Report bugs at https://github.com/develeon/projectile/issues
- Contributions: Pull requests welcome! See CONTRIBUTORS.md
- Community: Original overview video: https://youtu.be/SXRYoay-rNo
Future Plans
This fork aims to:
- Maintain compatibility with current Blender releases
- Fix reported bugs and issues
- Consider feature requests from the community
- Submit to Blender Extensions Platform for easier discovery
Note to Original Author: If Nathan Craddock wishes to resume maintenance of the original repository, we are happy to coordinate and transfer any improvements back to the original project.