Migrated from Stocker project

README.md

@@ -0,0 +1,44 @@
+# Stocker Helper
+
+A Blender add-on for [Stocker Geometry Nodes](httpshttps://garylritchie.gumroad.com/l/stocker).
+
+## Overview
+
+The **Stocker Helper** creates a boundary cube that encompasses selected objects. It calculates the global bounding box, generates a mesh, aligns the origin to the bottom-front-left corner, and applies Geometry Node templates.
+
+## Features
+
+* **Bounding Box Calculation:** Calculates the global spatial extent of selected mesh objects.
+* **Origin Alignment:** Sets the boundary object's origin to the **Back-Left** extreme (+Y, -X).
+* **Geometry Nodes Injection:** Applies a `NODES` modifier using templates named `grid_pack` or `circle_pack`.
+* **Asset Fetching:** Scans registered Asset Libraries for required node groups.
+* **Height Buffer Control:** Adds a percentage-based buffer to the Z-height via a slider.
+* **UI:** Access via the **Stocker** tab in the 3D Viewport N-Panel.
+
+## Requirements
+
+* **Blender Version:** 4.5
+* **Node Group Templates:** The `.blend` file or the Stocker Asset Library **must** contain Geometry Node groups named `grid_pack` and `circle_pack`.
+
+## Installation
+
+1. Download `stocker.zip`.
+2. Drag the `.zip` file into Blender.
+
+## Usage
+
+1. **Select Objects:** Select the objects for the packing area.
+2. **Open Sidebar:** Press `N` in the 3D Viewport.
+3. **Locate Tab:** Click the **Stocker** tab.
+4. **Adjust Height Buffer:** Set the height buffer percentage.
+5. **Run Setup:** Click **Grid Boundary** or **Circle Boundary**.
+6. **Result:** An object named `Stocker_Boundary` is created with the configured Geometry Nodes modifier and origin.
+
+## Recent Improvements
+
+* **Asset Library Scan:** Implemented priority for "stocker" libraries and automatic appending of missing node groups.
+* **Code Robustness:** Updated imports and classmethod poll attributes for Blender Extension compliance.
+
+## License
+
+Distributed as an open-source utility.