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== Interface == | == Interface == | ||
− | + | It is best to use Blender on a computer with a numpad and a three-button mouse, as many functions are best accessed using Shortcuts, and all 3 buttons of your mouse will be used. | |
=== Keyboard === | === Keyboard === | ||
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* '''Blender User Preferences SHORTCUT''' is <code>Cmd , </code> | * '''Blender User Preferences SHORTCUT''' is <code>Cmd , </code> | ||
[[File:numpad.png]] | [[File:numpad.png]] | ||
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− | + | * '''Alternatives:''' If you don't like emulating the numpad in this way, there are also alternative methods of accessing those shortcuts, such as by installing scripts such as this [https://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Extensions:2.6/Py/Scripts/3D_interaction/3D_Navigation 3D_Navigation] virtual numpad emulator which will show additional button options in the Tools section. | |
=== Mouse === | === Mouse === | ||
− | + | * If you don't have a 3 button mouse, go to '''Blender User Preferences''' > '''Input'''. | |
− | + | * '''Blender User Preferences SHORTCUT''' is <code>Cmd , </code> | |
[[File:emulatemouse.png]] | [[File:emulatemouse.png]] | ||
− | + | * Selecting 'emulate mouse' will mean that you can simulate the middle mouse button if you press the <code>Alt</code> key while using the left mouse button. | |
− | + | * But please get a three-button mouse. | |
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=== Cursor === | === Cursor === |
Revision as of 12:25, 20 November 2016
This page contains Debbie's notes on the basics of Blender: the Interface, Shortcuts, Selecting Objects, Transforming Objects, Moving Objects, Adding and Removing Objects, Adding Modifiers, Creating Diffuse/Specular materials, UV Unwrapping, Lighting, Camera Positioning, and how to render with Cycles (Blender's ray-trace based production render engine).
More elaboration on specific things:
Contents
Interface
It is best to use Blender on a computer with a numpad and a three-button mouse, as many functions are best accessed using Shortcuts, and all 3 buttons of your mouse will be used.
Keyboard
- If you have a laptop without dedicated numpad go to Blender User Preferences > Input.
- Blender User Preferences SHORTCUT is
Cmd ,
- Alternatives: If you don't like emulating the numpad in this way, there are also alternative methods of accessing those shortcuts, such as by installing scripts such as this 3D_Navigation virtual numpad emulator which will show additional button options in the Tools section.
Mouse
- If you don't have a 3 button mouse, go to Blender User Preferences > Input.
- Blender User Preferences SHORTCUT is
Cmd ,
- Selecting 'emulate mouse' will mean that you can simulate the middle mouse button if you press the
Alt
key while using the left mouse button. - But please get a three-button mouse.
Cursor
Views
Blender has a context-dependent interface - the View and Mode that you are in (and where your mouse is hovering) will affect what the shortcuts will do.
Modes
Shortcuts
head1 | head2 | head3 |
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A | accesskey-ep-form-save | s |
B | accesskey-ep-edit-institution | e |
Editing Objects
Selecting Objects
Transforming Objects
Moving Objects
Adding and Removing Objects
Modifiers