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29 questions linked to/from How to model effectively using exact measurements?
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How to model with precision [duplicate]
My 3D modeling skills are limited to SketchUp, so forgive my lack of experience. I don't understand how to model something, in programs like Blender, with precision when it comes to measurements. How ...
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Exact precision on blender grid [duplicate]
Well, I have to do a mesh in millimeters, and amplify the view to begin, and set a vertex in the center (Y=0 X=0), and as you can see, set the top view, and create a square of 10cm but the mesh does ...
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How to set a specific edge length numerically?
I've got this question from one of my best students. The question is the following:
Suppose, that we have Edit mode with some edges, vertices, etc. How to set a selected edge to have a specific ...
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How do blender units and meters, feet, or yards correlate?
If I'm using blender game engine, how do blender units work in relation to gravity, acceleration, or weight? Is there a rough physical world equivalent?
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Blender resources for architects?
My interest in Blender comes from wanting to use it to model physical structures and produce architectural drawings; what I have so far is really impressive, but there doesn't seem to be too much ...
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How do you set the scale for a specific project?
For my current project, I've decided to use metric units. I am trying to work at the millimeter level, but when I create a new object (Cube) it's set to a one meter scale by default. How do I tell ...
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How to create a plane about such dimensions as the length of other edge?
How to create the square (plane) about such dimensions as the length of some other edge from the scene?
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How to work with parameters?
How can I work with parameters in Blender? I tried searching on Google, but I didn't find results.
When I change the parameter on the X and Y axis, it works well, but when I go into Edit mode, I can'...
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How to calculate specific liquid volume?
I'm new to Blender and have a question regarding modeling of realistic scaled objects.
I'm modeling a complex shaped bottle and I would like to scale it (using metric values) to hold a specific volume ...
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Precision modeling - how to achieve this simple shape?
I know this is a basic question. I know how to model the shape below but I don't understand how, if I want to do it with precise measurements.
I started with a cube and set the dimensions but then ...
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Where are the extrude and scale values?
To be specific, if I extrude by pressing E and I type 40 (for 40mm), where do I look up this value on Blender?
Same for when I scale; I'd press S and type ...
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How to precisely set position in edit mode by typing in numbers?
In Object Mode, I can type in xyz coordinates using this menu:
What is the equivalent in Edit Mode, so I can precisely position the parts of an object?
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What's the easiest way to draw the outline of a floor plan in Blender?
This is so easy to do in other applications but very new to Blender and haven't been able to figure out the right words to search for to find this exact information.
If I needed to draw this plane ...
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Precise Box creation (migrating from 3d MAX)
I'm migrating my primary 3D tool from 3D Max to Blender.
I Just missing to create a precise form. for instance: create a 10x14x12 Box. The For now I'm only able to create an 1x1x1 cube, and them ...
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Historical city reconstruction workflow [closed]
I'm doing some historical research and I would like to visualize a situation from the past.
I have several questions, I would like to make this topic a source for tips & hints when recreating e....
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Can I use blender to create a model and 3D print it for some real device
I want to create a 3D model which can be used in real life. When given some real life dimensions, can we make models in blender with the exact same measurement down to the millimeter? For example I ...
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Precise openings (windows, doors )in meshes
Basically, I'm trying to model an house to use later in Unreal Engine 4. I've set the scale to the one reccomended for UE4 already.
So, let's say I want one of the walls to be 3mx3mx20cm. This is ...
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Guidelines equivalent alternative in Blender?
Many 2D graphic editors have "guidelines" (Corel Draw) or "guides" (Adobe Illustrator) feature. These are temporary invisible geometry, useful for snapping.
Is there similar feature in Blender?
Or ...
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How do you snap lines to a grid? [duplicate]
Can you snap lines to a grid for precise drawing, for example in autocad you can put snap to grid on and the polyline will snap to intersections on the grid for precise drawing. If blender can do this ...
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Blender or CAD software for making a robot/character with swappable parts
I would like to create a robot that is assembled from smaller, individual, and swappable parts. For example, the normal hands can be swapped with wolverine-like claws at the joint providing the same ...
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How can i set a line to be an exact measurement
I want to make a floorplan with exact measurements but cant figure out how to do this
All I want to do is be able to type in say 10 feet and have the selected edge change to 10 feet
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Scale with snap to grid messed up after scaling
I've got a - probably - very basic question.
I put a basic cube on a scene, resized it in one dimension to 18 units (so it is a long bar now), then used "Apply Scale". Now when I try to use scaling ...
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Grid Settings for imperial
I am trying to create an 11x14" plane and would like to snap circles onto it in 1/4" spacing. I change the grid to inches and imperial and the scale automatically changes to .0254, which apparently ...
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background images and scaling
Im following a tutorial online but im at a stand still in the video tutorial when he uploads a background image the measurement is 5.000 by default when I upload the same image my measurement is 32.8 ...
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Remove Parts of a Flat Plane
I'm trying to start my model with a basic flat plane to represent a floor. It isn't a square room, there are alcoves and other things that make the room irregular. I've been trying to work out how ...
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Is there a way to enter a precise amount of length or width for the measuring tool in Blender?
I'm specifically talking about the Measure tool with the protractor icon. I wanted to resize my mesh to a specific length, but I'm having to tediously move the anchor points on it which is time ...
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Overal dimensions of objects
I've made the model of a table, actually it consists of 3 objects (i need to keep them as separate) is there any way how I can see the overal dimensions (actually I need to get the height) of all ...
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How do you set dimension between edges? [closed]
On the cube when I split it to form blocks, how do you set the length and width of the split?
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How to work with measurements [closed]
As per diagram i have model. I want to make the handle of 180mm as mark in red.
I have tried so far.
Any suggestion or help how it works.
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