Questions tagged [versions]
Questions about using and managing different versions of Blender, past present and future. Use this tag for upgrade questions, installation questions, etc.
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blender 2.78-RC1 is out what is the major difference between these two linux versions?
they have two versions one is glibc211 and the other is glibc219
blender-2.78-rc1-linux-glibc211-x86_64.tar.bz2 2016-Sep-02 16:13:25
blender-2.78-rc1-linux-glibc219-x86_64.tar.bz2 2016-Sep-02 ...
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Are themes for Blender releases prior to 2.77 compatible with 2.77?
I ask this cause most themes I find are are from version below 2.73, and I want to avoid messing with the UI.
I need insight on the compatibility of those themes on BlenderSwap.
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Transfer settings to new version of Blender
I use Mac OSX 10.9.5. A year ago, I downloaded 2.75a, and today, I downloaded version 2.77a. I downloaded both via .zip file from blender.org and dragged each into the Applications folder of my Mac.
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Blender in the webbrowser?
Is there available a version of Blender which can be started from the web browser?
I am not referring to a plugin to display the models, but rather to a cloud based version.
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Blender Farm under Win XP using newest version
I have a couple of computer systems running Windows XP and one using Ubuntu. With the latest version of Blender no longer able to run in XP, I will need to shift my major work to the linux box.
My ...
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Blender 2.77 glitching whenever it processes
Please help this rookie! .I just installed blender v2.77 and it significantly faster than the previous one when i'm working on the same file. However blender glitches everytime it calculating ...
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Should I use Blender 2.44 rather than the latest version of Blender?
Should I use/learn Blender 2.44?
I know I will probably catch flak for asking this question. But I have not continued my self-paced Blender training with any diligence ever since the interface ...
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recent Blender 2.77 start problems
Blender 2.77 opening with multiple anomalies. Windows wait cursor stuck on, loading previously closed/unsaved session, and closing/quitting without displaying Prompt/quit window even though it is ...
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Should I update Blender?
I have blender version 2.76b. I have noticed that blender doesn't update it self automatically. Is there a reason for that. And also if i update my blender, will I be able to work on blender projects ...
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Game development for 2.8
At which point are my current 2.78 files compatible with the upcoming 2.8 version? The models will be ok, but what bout the materials? Should I even bother setting them up if I plan on using the new ...
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How to run Blender through RDP on Windows Server 2008 R2 - opengl error
I want to render my blender project in rdp. But some error has appeared. What is the best solution for this problem? I've spent many hours trying to troubleshoot this problem.
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How do I update Blender? [duplicate]
I notice the latest build is 2.77, and I only have 2.76. Do I just download the latest version from the blender website, or is there a way to update from within Blender, or what?
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New Blender not Working with Animation Nodes
I have gotten the latest version of Blender (from Thomas' PPA), but it no longer works with Animation Nodes (any version of AN, 1.5 or older).
I get the error like I do not have numpy installed, but ...
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Building Blender - single lib folder for many different builds?
I need to build several independent "variants" of Blender (differently modified sources for the same target platform) and would like to use the same "lib" folder for all of them.
I cannot place them ...
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Blender 2.65 .blend file is not loading correctly in Blender 2.76b
I've just recently moving to Blender 2.76b from Blender 2.65. One of my .blend files made in 2.65 is not loading correctly when opened in 2.76b. When opened, one of the mesh is strange.
When viewed ...
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Cloth simulation acting weird
I am following a tutorial for making a Christmas hat, and my 'hat' acts slightly weird. Actually it compresses very strangely while there is nothing really paranormal in my settings.
Does anybody ...
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Tool sub-menus don't always appear [duplicate]
I'll be short. When i use some Blender tools which should make a sub-menu appear in the left window, it doesn't always happen. For example, according to a tutorial I was following, I should have ...
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How to configure which Blender version opens when clicking on a .blend file?
If I double click a recent blend file icon, the version of Blender that it calls is an old one.
The file was created using 2.76, but if I double click it it runs inside 2.72b.
If I right click it ...
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Updating to latest Blender version
I currently have version 2.74. How do I update to version 2.76? I do not see any links in the UI to update my version of Blender
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Can I delete these past version folders in my user App data
I'm running out of space fast on my ssd and am looking for files I can safely delete. Are these folders in the image safe to get rid of for the past versions of blender?
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Blender is running terribly!
I like Blender and I had some experience with Blender. I updated to the newest version of 2.76. And now when I launch it, it works fine for a few seconds maybe a minute. Then it starts go in into "Not ...
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Why is the Steam version of Blender taking so long update?
I got the Steam version of Blender hoping to get new updates downloaded automatically but it's been days since 2.76 has come out but I still haven't gotten the update.
Are steam updates delayed for ...
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Middle-mouse-button (to move the screen) does not work anymore
It seems my MMB is completely broken in Blender (only in Blender) because not even combinations with this button worked. It worked fine just a week ago, but since i have downloaded 2.76 this problem ...
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Why is the smoke preview not showing in Blender's viewport?
I've been trying to put together a smoke sim in blender 2.74 using the quick smoke preset however have found that it does not show up in the viewport, yet will still render.
Long story short i have ...
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Are the books written for blender 2.5 or 2.6 still useful for the latest blender 2.7 version?
I know that latest blender will have more features and better perfomance, etc., but is there a big difference between 2.5, 2.6 & 2.7 that will cause trouble for me as a beginner?
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Undo not working on 2.74 [closed]
my undo does not work on 2.74, but it does work perfectly on 2.73 and older.
If I change keymapping from ctrl + z to something else, it still doesn't work.
Operating system is Win 7
Thank you for ...
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Manipulator handles have ceased to function [closed]
I recently downloaded Blender 2.74 on my linux. I’ll grab for the handles to manipulate an object. Unfortunately, all this does is throw my cursor off of it's position.
Problem in a nutshell when I ...
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How to Enable Frame Blending in Blender 2.74?
I can't find the option that supposedly existed in Blender 2.49: "Enable Frame Blending". Does anyone know where it is, or where is its analog?
I shot a sunset - 30 minute video I want to turn to 10 ...
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Building of Blender 2.73 as python module fails [closed]
Currently, I'm trying to build the latest Git version of Blender 2.73 as python module under Windows, like described here: http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/User:Ideasman42/BlenderAsPyModule. Finally, ...
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Several Missing Tools
I seem to be missing several tools in Blender 2.62, or at least I'm not able to get to them the way the manual says they should be accessed. For example:
According to the Help file, the Bevel Tool is ...
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Blender Documentation [duplicate]
I am a beginner in Blender 3D, but I can already appreciate the power of this app.
I downloaded this book --> http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c1/BlenderDocumentation.pdf
However, I ...
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Is there any significant difference between 2.67 and 2.73 in terms of 3D printing?
Brand new to blender, have not even downloaded the program yet. I am considering ordering the DVD DVD Training 12: Blender for 3D Printing, 2.67 after I download to help learn the program.
I'm ...
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Recommended Version for Mac OS X 10.5.8
I am wanting to download and learn how to use Blender at home on my Macintosh PowerPC system. It is older so I need to know what version of Blender is recommended for my system, here are the specs:
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Blender 2.72 "blender-app.exe"
Blender version 2.72 in the .zip downloaded from blender.org there is a new file called
blender-app.exe in addition to blender.exe. What is blender-app.exe for? Which file should I use to open ...
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Blender version(s) useable on Linux PCs with CPUs without SSE2?
Several computer science students in developing countries, who only have access to old PCs with non-SSE2 CPUs (mostly AthlonXP processors with SSE1), would like to know the version number of the last ...
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Thoughts on Building a Blender-Oriented PC [closed]
The rendering time on my laptop is starting to become absurd in order to get a decent looking scene. I am looking at building a pc that is well suited for blender. What components are the most ...
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Do I need to recompile blender when changing C++ Shaders for Cycles?
I just needed to know the way of developing native cycles shaders (closures).
So, if I change, for example diffuse closure(another implementation of roughness), will I need to recompile Blender from ...
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Apple and Windows require pre-compiled libs at: [closed]
I'm trying to build Blender 2.71(?) as a Python module on Windows 7 with vs 2013 express and cmake. I've followed these instructions.
I've set the JPEG_INCLUDE_DIR and JPEG_LIBRARY entries to .../lib/...
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Check if blender was compiled with openmp
Is it possible to check if Blender was compiled with OpenMP? How? The installed package is
2.70+git201404250132.3b75d6c-0irie1~trusty1
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How to compile Blender from source on OSX? [closed]
As it says on the can, How to compile Blender from source on OSX?
Jens Werwiebe from #blendercoders on the IRC channel kindly took me through the process, so I will post it up while it is still fresh ...
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How to build Blender with edited blender_icons?
SVG
If I do changes on SVG file located in ~/blender-build/blender/release/datafiles folder, save it and run commands
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What's the difference between official builds and GraphicAll builds? [closed]
I want to get a lot of performance in rendering, but I also want stability and useful features that can be included in Blender builds.
GraphicAll builds seem to be geared towards a more specific set ...
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Are features from Blender daily builds typically in next release?
I have a script which is not working on Blender 2.69, but it works fine on the latest build from builder.blender.org/download. Perhaps they tweaked something in how rigid body simulations are baked to ...
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Is it advisable to update Blender to the newest version as soon as possible each time?
I know Blender is free software and bugs happen. But my question is, is it good practice to update Blender every time there is an update? Even if a minor one? (i.e I'd consider 2.56 to 2.56b minor or ...
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Blender Cycles 2.69 on Ubuntu Server 13.10 64bit [closed]
I trying to render an image/animation using Amazon EC2, but Cycles rendering fails with this message:
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How do I cite Blender builds/release correctly for Publications using Bibtex?
I am writing articles and would like to cite Blender correctly. How should I do this?
EDIT
If you run R, and type citation(), you would get the following ...
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No bevel option in 2.62
I'm trying to bevel an object, but I can't see any option for that. I've tried using the CtrlB shortcut and Mesh > Edges > Bevel. But as it can be seen in the screenshot, there is no option for that.
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How do I report a bug in Blender? [duplicate]
I have noticed that Blender crashes under certain circumstances. Every time I try to open a separate 3D Window with either Bone or Empty Sphere added to the scene, it just shuts down.
Can you ...
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Where are the nightly builds of Blender made available? [duplicate]
With the new website, it seems impossible to find the svn builds. Where can they be obtained now?
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Where can I get Blender test builds?
I know that Blender.org provides downloads for official releases. I see on forums that people use newer versions of Blender. Where can I get newer version of Blender (nightly builds, alpha versions... ...