Packer2D

A Nuke plugin for automatically packing multiple input images into a single output. Similar to UV packing tools, it arranges images efficiently with configurable aspect ratios, padding, and sorting options.

Features

• Aspect Ratio Control: Auto, square, 4:3, 16:9, 14:9, 1.66:1, 1.85:1, 2.35:1, or custom
• Scale Modes: Original, Largest, or Smallest input scaling
• Pack Algorithms: MaxRects, Guillotine, and Skyline variants
• Bin Strategies: BNF, BFF, BBF, or Global
• Sorting: None, Area, Perimeter, Diff, Short Side, Long Side, or Ratio
• Padding: Adjustable pixel gap between packed images
• Space Utilization: Shows packing efficiency percentage

Installation

1. Copy the Packer2D directory and paste it somewhere in your Nuke plugin path, usually:
   • Linux/macOS: ~/.nuke/
   • Windows: C:\Users\<YourUsername>\.nuke\
2. Open with a text editor the file menu.py that lives in your Nuke plugin path, or create one if it doesn't exist.
3. Add the following line:

   import Packer2D

4. Restart Nuke. The node will be available under the Other toolbar menu.

Dependencies

• rectpack: Python rectangle packing library
• Nuke 14.0

License

Packer2D is licensed under the GNU General Public License v3.0 (GPLv3).

The bundled rectpack library is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.