Questions tagged [installation]
Questions regarding installation of Blender should use this tag. Also, use the respective operating system tag: windows, mac, or linux.
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Blender 2.79, how to install Khronos Group gltf exporter?
I downloaded the KhronosGroup addon from https://github.com/KhronosGroup/glTF-Blender-Exporter
I read install instructions, but those were for Windows.
I tried copying the addon under ~/.blender/2.79/...
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Launching Blender seems to have messed up my microphone input to now pickup a radio signal
After installing Blender and launching it, I noticed a console popup with errors that goes away shortly, followed by the program opening seemingly fine.
I didn't have time to read those errors so I ...
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Ubuntu Blender Installation, Python sys.path broken
I have installed blender on three Ubuntu machines using the following commands:
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Blender screen won't refresh. Windows 10
I recently got a windows 10 laptop. I've brought all my blend projects into this computer and installed blender. But whenever I boot blender up the screen will stay frozen on whatever frame it was ...
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Blender is Not Opening
So I installed Blender today (Windows 10, latest version) & it worked great! Even starting making my very first model ever.
But then I closed it & when I went to reopen the program, all that ...
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Duplicate Blender directories for .py scripts
I first noticed this when I decided to try and install a
Blender Addon from the internet, for my very first time. I chose to go
with this one: Link as I thought it would perhaps be somewhat
useful.
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Where do I find the latest Blender release?
Where do I find the latest Blender release to install and what version should I use?
I'm not sure what OS I have and don't know what 32bit or 64bit is.
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Can't install pip due to PermissionError on Windows 8.1 [closed]
New to Blender. Experienced with Python 2.7.
I am trying to install pip in my Blender Python implementation. I am attempting to do this by following the instructions in How to use PIP with Blender's ...
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Problem at installation at my pc
I have a problem when installing Blender in my PC. Not about when executing the aplication, but in the installation.
When i tried to install, there is a massage "Another installation is in progress. ...
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I am having troubles installing "space_view3d_turntable_y_up.py" Blender addon
As shown in the link https://gist.github.com/rraallvv/5959426
How do I install this particular addon (space_view3d_turntable_y_up.py)?
Furthermore can this addon replace the y and the z axis?
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Error when installing Blender 2.78
over the past few days, I have been trying to install "Blender 2.78" on Windows OS on 64-bit. The error is, I have insufficient permissions to download the software. Here is a picture:
Other ...
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install confusion
Running Win8.1 64 - I've uninstalled blender via Programs and Features. As well hunted down and deleted any left over files and folders. Then reboot PC, downloaded the blender MSI installer for win64. ...
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Missing OpenAL32.dll After installing 2.79
I had 2.76 which I was using an hour before downloading the installer for 2.7.9.0 11/09/2017
It seems to have deleted 2.76, but I still have 2.73 folders but no exe
When clicking the on desktop new ...
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libGLU.so.1 error loading shared library
I am trying to install blender 2.79 on ubuntu 17.10.
Downloaded blender-2.79-linux-glibc219-x86_64.tar.bz2 from
https://www.blender.org/download/
ran the command: ...
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About says version 2.46 when I install version 2.79 [closed]
I have no clue why when I hit the about button, it tells me that it's version 2.46 when I installed version 2.79 using the blender-2.79.windows64.msi! just curious as to why it tells me I have version ...
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Blender dev build question
On https://builder.blender.org/download/ there are 2 version available for download:
non-stable build and
Experimental Build Branch by VS 2015 .
What does this mean and what are the differences ?
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Dos window opens along with Blender application. Is it safe?
I have recently installed blender. Whenever I try to open the blender, a DOS window opens. It closes when I close the blender application. Is it safe?
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Windows 10, Blender cannot open write save on C: [duplicate]
I just noticed this recently, I cannot save my blend file. Cannot open file for writing permission denied.
I have been using Blender for over 5 years and installed it multiple times on multiple ...
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Blender 2.79 install - Installer has stopped responding [closed]
I've had no problems installing earlier versions of blender. But installing the new 2.79 (Windows, x64) installer on Windows 10 ends up with the installer flashing a window, then going away. Followed ...
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Where to find deb file for Blender 2.78c
I've been using the Blender PPA which recently updated to 2.79. However, I want to remain with 2.78c for a while, but I'm not sure how to get it from the PPA (or even if I can, or find a deb file. ...
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I can't install the A.N.T Landscape from the Addon menu
As you can see, Blender shows the error when I try to check the box next to the A.N.T Landscape in the Addon menu.
ImportError: DLL load failed: The specified module could not be found.
What is ...
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Is there anyway to install blender on ubuntu without root access?
I need to install blender on server which I don't have root access, is there any portable version of blender for ubuntu or any way to install it without root access? please help me if you know.
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Blender installation wizard won't let me change the directory of installation
I have 2 disks: 1 SSD with 120GB and dual-booted with ubuntu and windows 10, and a 2TB HDD partitioned into 1TB each for each OS.
In the installation wizard, even though I've set the install ...
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Blender how to install builds
Hi I have a Windows 10 and have Blender 2.78c installed on my computer but just recently downloaded blender -2.780-git.a372638 build dated for 8/1/2017. After I extract the file I don't see an ...
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Find and Install Current Blender Release
I don't know the correct place for this question so I'm asking here: I have a previous version of Blender that I downloaded but was never able to use (extended illness). I would now like to download ...
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New install of Blender unbearably slow UI - any suggestions?
I'm a new user installing Blender 2.78c on a laptop with an i7, lots of RAM and rather basic GE Force 650M graphics. I used the installer.
As I move between the menus such as 'File', it takes a full ...
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Add-on installation
I've searched all over the internet to find a simple step by step instructions on how to install Sverchok properly into blender.
I did visit the official add-on repo's frontpage and tried to install ...
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What is the different between a .msi and .zip Blender installer file?
Are there any feature differences between a .msi and .zip Blender installer file?
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I'm trying to install Blender 2.78c on my windows 7 but it's frozen on the install screen
As you can probably already tell from the title I'm trying to install blender on my windows 7 but its completely frozen on the setup wizard 'installing blender' Yes, I have tried downloading it again ...
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I can not install manuelbastionilab from file
I downloaded it to desktop, Opened Blender,User Preference,Addons, Open from file,select manuelbastionilab file, and it just isnt working.I have been trying off and on for two days now with no luck....
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Want to use ANT landscape generator, where is it?
I just downloaded Blender and am going to use it to generate landscapes. I saw references to ANT landscape generator, but have no idea how to activate it or download it.
One video supposedly showed ...
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How to install Blender on a Mac so that multiple user accounts have access to it?
After I moving Blender to the 'Applications' directory it works fine. The trouble starts when another user with his/her own account on the Mac wants to run Blender too when logged-in to his/her ...
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Blender on OS X Sierra 10.12.4 - Menus not working correctly
When I try to use the file menu is sorta, works but not well. I cannot click on anything if it appears at all. Sometimes I get Python: INFO_MT_file instead of the file.
I have deleted ~/Library/...
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game engine hides cursor (windows 8.1/parallels) Also a OS X 10.12.5 issue.
Just installed blender 2.78 on windows 8.1 under parallels. When I start the game engine, the cursor disappears when it enters the blender window. Crtl-alt to release the cursor doesn't help. changing ...
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Blender not Opening On Mac [closed]
I downloaded Blender for the first time, but it stops unexpectedly every single time. I have tried several Blender versions, but I keep getting the same problem. I have no idea what's going wrong. I ...
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Startup Black Screen? [closed]
I just installed Blender and I'm new to all this.
When I open up Blender I see a black screen, like the command prompt app on Windows, and I was wondering how to get into Blender?
Then if I click on ...
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Blender build for Raspberry Pi3?
Has anyone tried installing blender on a Raspberry Pi 3 or do you know which version of blender will be supported on Pi3? If I get just the 3d view running for modeling, that'll be great.
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Blender Installer Error Message (.msi Installer 2.78b)
I downloaded from blender's website the installer for the program (ver. 2.78c). I open it, and this pops up:
Is there something I'm missing here?
Thanks.
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I am having very slow performance running Blender [duplicate]
I just installed Blender and I am having very slow performance,when I press any menu buttons it takes around 3 sec. to respond or show is this normal? Do I need to set up something additional or ...
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Where is BLENDER_HOME on Macs?
Version 2.78 here. I have created a human model in MakeHuman and would like to export it into Blender, and then subsequently save the model (after doing some further editing) into a ...
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2.78a cannot see Numpy - Win7 - 64bit
first post here.
Fresh install of 2.78a on Win7 64bit. Cleaned out Environment paths. Deleted old Python installs.
Trying to get Animation Nodes to work but it can't see Numpy.
In the Blender ...
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Blender won't start, while I used it before on this machine [closed]
I updated my laptop. It is an old one, but I used blender before on this machine.
I liked it a lot.
Now I want to reinstall it (did a full hd format) and this happens
Please help.
Also,
I want to ...
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Installing Blender 2.78.1 - Cycles Disney Brdf
Recently I learned that there are several initiatives to make Physically-Based Shading available on Blender. One of these is the development of a Cycles Disney BRDF.
I have a couple of questions on ...
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Why does Blender gets frozen once I rotate an object and then crash? [closed]
Yesterday I installed Blender on my PC with these characteristics:
My problem is that Blender crashes when I open it. First it gets frozen when I try to rotate any object and then it crashes. I don'...
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Fresh Install Blender Lag/Delay [duplicate]
I just installed Blender for the first time, never used this software before and when I tried using it, it had a big delay between when I click something and the response, everything is lagging, ...
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Error Installing blender in xp [duplicate]
I have a PC Dual Core with 4 GB ram. Which version can i install? It must be near the latest and support Windows XP. Please have a link to download. I tried with the lower version 2.75 & 2.76. I ...
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My Blender is crashing after I installed an addon twice by accident. How can I fix it?
System: Ubuntu 15.10 (so I can use GPU in Cycles since my GPU isn't supported for anything newer)
Installation: Installed with my Steam account since it makes keeping updated versions of Blender ...
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Blender runs slow
When I reinstall my Win 7 I installed all new drivers and Blender. Firstly Blender didn't work because new version need Service Pack 1 so after few Win Updates Blender starts to run. So I open Blender ...
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Looking for Blender .exe or source that works with windows 10
I used to be able to use Blender and build it a few years back. I am experiencing that any version available from blender.org does not react appropriately.
I am wondering if you have the correct git ...
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Cycles not available in 2.77? [duplicate]
I can't select cycles as render engine. I have tried changing the user preferences as well as re-installing blender.
Any ideas?
