Questions tagged [modeling]
Modeling refers to the process of creating 3D objects or entities using a 3D modeling application. This tag is used for anything related to modeling including techniques, tools and tips.
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Has anyone tried modelling in blender with VR headset? [closed]
As I continue to use blender professionally as a medium between autodesk revit architecture and 3D printing (to tweak the model for print stability) I get increasingly frustrated with limitations of ...
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Patch Deform in Blender
I hope you are all good. As I am new to Blender, I was wondering if there is a modifier that can perform an object deform similar to 3DS max patch deform modifier.
I am currently building a track and ...
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Why keep Doubling these number instaces?
(Not english speaker, Sorry for clumsiness)
Trying to make dice.
(reference from this video https://youtu.be/qhZWQDDKB_Y?si=3-jKHpYAqSnjX1MY)
When I make instancing texts as a real instance,
It makes ...
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What’s the thing with Ico spheres?
I watch a lot of blender tutorials. And I see 80% of the time people rather use Ico spheres rather than UV spheres. Why is that? Is there a thing that I’m not seeing that UV spheres DONT have but Ico ...
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Rounded inside corner at the intersection of two planes
I'm trying unsuccesfully to reproduce a detail at the inside corner of two planes that meet are perpedicular with one having a bevel. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Example of inside rounded ...
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Adding subdivisions without disrupting details
It's my first time asking a question here and I hope anyone could help.
I've recently watched a video about modeling a super simple object, starting with very low poly mesh in order to achieve the ...
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How do I elegantly build this sort of mesh?
Good day fellow blenderers.
Not so much a question of ' how do I do exactly this thing?' but more of a ' is there a best practice approach' type of question.
When you have an irregular shape that you ...
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Keeping Mesh Volume
I modelled a figure and already retopologized it. Then I add some subdivision modifiers to increase the details and shrinkwrap to match the volume with the sculpted one. What I want to know is, is ...
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The mouse event can not change with mosuemove
I use the msbug API to detect SpaceProperties.context, which, when switched to a context, triggers an Operator operation and binds the mouse event, but the mouse coordinates detected in the mouse ...
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Bending a Flexible Strap on a Flexible Arm (simple-deform Modifier)
I am pretty new to modeling and blender. I am trying to animate a strap that clasps together and also bends along with the arm, similar to a wristwatch strap. I have tried using the bending modifier ...
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Edge loop not connecting and i cant edge smooth with G+G
Look at this:
This is how it should be. Why are my divided like this?
So i though nevermind ill just do it my way, but i cant even edge smooth it wont let me get over the edge to smoothen it. Can ...
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Why can't I add a modifier like Bevel to object?
This modifier doesn't work to me
Blend file
My problem in image
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how to flatten a mesh?
i was making a hand, and then i realized that it looks low-poly, so i subdivided it by 2, and this was the result:
i searched google but i only found loopTools add-...
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Weird texture scrolling while making shape keys
I was in the middle of making shape keys for this model when I noticed that if I had the "Basis" selected and moved some faces the textures wouldn't move, they would stay in place, as you ...
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Symmetrize mesh without changing vertex id or vertex order
How to Symmetrize vertices in a mesh without changing vertex id or vertex order. Similar to transfer vertex order in Maya? Thank you.
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How to control the size of faces in geometry nodes [closed]
So, I want to create a structure only with geometry nodes. My structure so far resembles an ico sphere with hole in it. I figured what I needed to do first add volume to the mesh,figure out a way to ...
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How to do this complex knot cable?
At work my boss has been really frustrated because we don't know how to do the My little diamond cable in 3D with good texture.. we always do something who look off.
I feel like putting a texture on a ...
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blender loop cut tab doesnt appear
Hi someone knows how can I extend that tab that is cuted? and I cant change the values of the loop cut. thanks
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Is Extrude or Boolean the better method?
When trying to create a game-ready-asset with a handle like an axe or a hammer, is it better to extrude the handle from the object so that it remains as a whole, or is it better to create the handle ...
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Round out a complex face
I'm trying to model a sign with a complex, rounded face. The idea is to imitate the look of Neon tubes. The shape comes from an svg file. I was able to extrude it and convert to mesh. Now I want round ...
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Add a vertice to each face
I want to fill all of these faces with a vertex
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I suppose Ctrl + R will work, but is there any alternative faster way to fill it instead of Ctrl + R each face?
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Vertex pop-up menu openning when I try paste mesh in Edit mode
Yesterday I was modelling and tried to copy a part of my mesh using Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V buttons but suddenly I've pressed some other keys, and now when I press Ctrl+V I get Vertex pop-up menu:
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How to blend meshes that intertwined each other?
I'm trying to make a pretzel chip but I ran into an issue where meshes are intertwined (see red circles). Below is my model (made it using Bezier Curve):
A pretzel chip has the intertwined part ...
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How to model a simple fish?
I am trying to model the fish from this answer:
I have attempted to create it with:
default cube
loop cut on y axis
scale on y axis
bevel, extrude, and scale for fins
spheres for eyes
How can I ...
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How to chain connect a set of vertices
I am trying to find a way to use the Fill function on a.. let's say outline of a mesh.
Is there a way to connect the vertices one by one depending on the order I select it in?
I am trying to make an ...
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What causes square faces to glitch all of a sudden
Currently I´m trying to model a simple house floor by floor which was working out pretty good.
Now, all of a sudden, I noticed that my faces glitched out and became all kind of forms instead of ...
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Normal scaling of the mesh on the surface of an object
I am a novice and want to scale the mesh on the surface of an object along its surface normal. I tried the nodes and they seemed to have some effect, but when I switched to another mesh, it didn't ...
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Model is being a little wonky
So I downloaded this model for an animation I'm making and it's really good except for one thing. When I go to move the face/head bone the ends of the ears do not follow the rotation of the head and ...
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Blender USD model doesn't create shadow
I exported two Blender (ver 3.6.0) models into two USD ones. They all don't have any internal light. I show them in my program with a directional light source. It is a surprise that one (the chess ...
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How can I remove this crease/fix the topology of this subdivided mesh?
I am modeling a Z GT500 rear fender but I can't fix specific shading problems on it due to bad topology, one of them being this corner having an ugly crease with subdivision surface applied:
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Create curve with svg as curve object (spline)
Disclaimer: am new to blender and 3D modeling.
I am modeling a candy cane in the shape of our company logo. Following this tutorial, i could create the same standard shape candy cane. However, when ...
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I see my object glossy in viewport shading but when rendered solid grey color
I am making a table in Blender. When it's not rendered it's glossy because I put a Glossy shader on it. But when rendered it's just a color.
I have tried everything. I have literally done everything I ...
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How to make decorative details like wood carvings?
I'm attempting to make an old clock, but progress has slowed as I have absolutely no idea how to correctly make this:
I tried replicating the design via some faces with a solidify modifier and then a ...
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How to copy one model pose to another?
I would like to change the position of the bottom model to look like the one on the top.
Is there anyway to do this automatically? Without manually adjusting the bones? They are completely different ...
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Why is the Angle different between layout and modelling
I have place an object in my scene, and the angle seems different between layout and modelling. I don't know what I have done. I try to reset the camera, also press 5 on number pad but It's looking ...
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Creating fabric canopy in blender
I'm looking to create a fabric canopy in a room (6m x 6m by 3m high), whereby the fabric is scrunched in the centre of the roof (like the image) however the fabric also drapes down the walls too.
Any ...
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Working with imported SVG, converted to mesh and create new clean mesh geometry
As a graphic designer I work a lot with Ai and SVG files. So what would be the best workflow for importing SVG files, turning them into a mesh, clean up the messy geometry, and then build a new and ...
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How to remove triangles on this surface
Is there a way to remove the triangles on this surface?
I am new to blender and want to make some modifications to this model for 3d printing.
As a alternative modification I wanted to close the hole ...
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Loft or extrude between separate mesh surfaces [duplicate]
This is my first post so please be easy on me. I'm trying to make an F-16 in blender for 3D printing. The tutorials on Youtube gave me a model with many open surfaces so it wouldn't slice. So instead ...
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Best Practice for modelling variations of models
I am creating 3D Models of Electrical Network assets (e.g. power poles, transformers etc) for use by a training company. My goal is to provide the training company with a tool that allows their ...
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Rig is deformed and larger then character when importing
Every time i import a rig from Sketchfab, the rig becomes deformed when imported. i am new and dont know how to fix this problem.
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Blender equalizes image references with different height dimensions
In Photoshop I cropped two image segments from same image but with different variation in height, one segment is longer and one shorter.
For some reason if I import them in Blender as refs they become ...
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How to re-create the folded sheets effect like in the attached images?
I hope this is the right thread for my question. Trying to re-create the "bendy/folded" pages effect. Can you please tell me a few methods on how to achieve this look and feel? i played with ...
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Why does the shape and size of an array part deforming when using curve modifier
So basically im trying to make a tiled roof top thats curved. Simple deform doesnt do what i want so i want to use a curve modifier however whenever i add the curve modifier to the array the size of ...
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How to join two objects and all space between them in Blender?
What modifier or command can let me join the two objects at the top, including any space between them, to become the object at the bottom? Like a boolean union + join closest vertices command? Thanks
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I get creases on my 3d model when I shade it smooth [closed]
I am new to blender and I couldn't find any solutions for this issue. Is there a way how I can fix this?
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Best way to produce steel frame model? Screenshot included
First Post,
Iv been using blender on and off for very very basic poly models, mainly square shaped things where I can use loops cuts etc, but i'm trying to model a steel support structure, i've tried ...
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Ellie's hair disappeared. How do I get it back?
I was working on a walk cycle with Blender Studio's Ellie rig, but something happened and suddenly all of the pieces of her hair are invisible. I pressed alt-H but that didn't change anything. I'm ...
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Getting unwanted curve using subdivision surface modifier
I am making my first car in blender. I watched BlenderGuru tutorials about using the subdivision surface modifier. I use edge creases on any hard edge like he said. At the top back of the car I ...
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delete part of an model in an obj file [solved]
I'm really novice when it comes to blender so please be gentle.
I've searched for a possible answer to my question but what I found is years old and didn't worked for me.
I've imported a obj file into ...
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