Blender 4.4 Support

[BrendanParmer]

Blender 4.4 Release Notes

Python API

Breaking Changes

Subclassing Blender Types

• Python-defined classes based on Blender types (like Operator, PropertyGroup, etc.) that define their own __new__/__init__ constructors must now call the parent's matching function, and pass on generic positional and keyword arguments

Compositor

Added

• Integer sockets are now supported in the compositor. (b3623feab2)
• Exposed the Quality option of OpenImageDenoise on the Denoise Node. (8efd41271d)
• The Wrapping option in the Translate node was turned into a Repeat option that infinitely repeats when mixed with a larger image. (5fd5685a6a)
• The Glare node was revamped to provide a better user experience and more flexible control:
  • Node options are now single value inputs that can be linked. (004e3d39fa)
  • The generated glare and the highlights are now exposed as outputs. (004e3d39fa)
  • A new Strength input now controls the strength of the glare, and can boost the glare power. (004e3d39fa)
  • Fog Glow size is now linear, relative to the image size, and can have any size. (004e3d39fa)
  • Bloom size is now linear and relative to the image size. (004e3d39fa)
  • Bloom now conserves energy better and has a more reasonable output range. (b92a6eab3a)
  • The saturation and tint of the glare can now controlled using the new Saturation and Tint single value inputs. (c37d51f73d)
  • The highlights can now be clamped and smoothed using the new Smoothness and Maximum single value inputs. (3b28cf276e)
  • The inputs are now organized into panels for compactness and clarity. (14a380089a)

Geometry Nodes

General

• The "Limit Surface" option from the modifier is available in the Subdivision Surface node (7074daed04, ea32abe7e9).
• The Normal input node now outputs proper face corner normals instead of just face normals (b36eb69038).
  • For existing files, the old behavior turned on automatically with a boolean property in the sidebar. (What does this look like?)
• Collection and Object input nodes have been added (65b1ab43bf, 42cee13fc3).
• The Find in String node has been added (1098f434b0) .

User Interface

Nodes

• Panels in node groups can now be nested (7dc630069b).