Details

This document outlines the final component structure for the AliceLG Blender Add-on, focusing on modularity, adherence to Blender's add-on patterns, extensibility, and testability. The add-on integrates external hardware for real-time lightfield display within Blender's 3D viewport.

Add-on Entry Point

The primary entry point for the Blender add-on, responsible for registering and unregistering all necessary modules, classes, and operators with Blender's API. It orchestrates the add-on's lifecycle.

User Interface (UI) & Operators

Manages all user-facing elements within Blender, including panels, menus, and custom operators. It provides the means for users to interact with the add-on's features, such as initiating the viewport display.

Viewport Display/Renderer

The core component for managing the real-time display and interactive representation of lightfield content directly within Blender's 3D viewport. It overrides Blender's rendering context and handles rendering blocks to provide a live preview.

RPC Communication Client

Handles all inter-process communication (RPC) with external services, such as the Looking Glass Bridge or HoloPlay Service. It facilitates sending lightfield data and receiving device status updates.

Device Abstraction Layer

Provides a standardized, abstract interface for interacting with various Looking Glass holographic displays. It encapsulates device-specific protocols and ensures the core logic remains independent of hardware variations.

Core Lightfield Processing

Contains the fundamental algorithms and logic for processing, manipulating, and preparing lightfield data for display. This includes tasks like data serialization, format conversion, and optimization.

Configuration Manager

Manages all add-on settings, user preferences, and persistent data. It provides an interface for other components to store and retrieve configuration values, ensuring customizable behavior.

Utility Functions

A collection of general-purpose helper functions and common utilities used across various components of the add-on. This promotes code reusability and reduces redundancy.