Blender 3D - 3DModels.org https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/ Forum Hum3D Discussion Board en-GB Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:51:32 +0000 wpForo 60 Solve ngons https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/solve-ngons/ Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:29:19 +0000 Blender 5

I select a vertex, bevel, circle tool, extrude, bevel, I add a smooth by angle mod, why I get the shading artifact. I am total rookie but my topology seems correct right?

Thanks 🙏 so much for your help

]]> Blender 3D lannabulls https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/solve-ngons/ Hard ops https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/hard-ops/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:45:37 +0000 Hi, blender 5 and hard ops, i am in object mode, solid view. i select a few edges, q, sharpen. As a result of this operation, in edit mode, the edges that i sharpened are now outlined in blue color. How to remove this blue outline? It is really annoing because, if i try to select an edge, the selection now turns into a pale yellow, due to color mix blue and yellow, original selection color. Selecting edges now turns hard. I cant find a way to disable this annoing blue color outline. Anybody can help please?
Thanks so much!

]]> Blender 3D lannabulls https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/hard-ops/ How to update Blender to version 4.0 without losing settings? https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/how-to-update-blender-to-version-4-0-without-losing-settings/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:23:02 +0000 Hey everyone, I've been using Blender 3.6 for a while now and I see that version 4.1 is available. Do I really need to update to 4.1? And if I decide to do it, what's the proper way without losing all my settings and preferences? Is there an update button somewhere I'm missing, or do I have to download and install the whole thing again? Thanks for any help!

]]> Blender 3D Kevinfaita https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/how-to-update-blender-to-version-4-0-without-losing-settings/ Blender add-ons that really improve your workflow https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/blender-add-ons-that-really-improve-your-workflow/ Thu, 20 Mar 2025 11:17:47 +0000 I'm finally getting serious about optimizing my Blender workflow and looking to invest in some quality add-ons. I've been researching options but would love to hear from other artists about what tools actually make a difference in your daily work.

What add-ons have you found most valuable? I'm especially interested in tools for texturing and hard surface modeling, but open to any recommendations that significantly improve efficiency!

]]> Blender 3D thiva32 https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/blender-add-ons-that-really-improve-your-workflow/ How to set camera at current view in Blender without manual positioning? https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/how-to-set-camera-at-current-view-in-blender-without-manual-positioning/ Tue, 18 Mar 2025 10:08:16 +0000 Hi community! I'm working on my first architectural visualization in Blender and everything's going pretty well except for one annoying thing. I can't seem to get my camera positioned correctly no matter how much I fiddle with it. When I'm moving around my building in the viewport, I find these really nice angles that would make great renders, but then I have to try to match them with the actual camera which is frustrating.

Is there some way to just "capture" the current view I'm looking at and have the camera automatically placed there with the same perspective? Like a shortcut or command that says "put camera here" based on where I'm currently viewing from? Would save me so much time!

]]> Blender 3D LarryKig https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/how-to-set-camera-at-current-view-in-blender-without-manual-positioning/ Simple Blender cheat sheet for beginners with printable shortcuts https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/simple-blender-cheat-sheet-for-beginners-with-printable-shortcuts/ Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:49:44 +0000 I just started learning Blender and was desperately searching for a good keyboard shortcuts reference. Found this really clean cheat sheet that seems perfect for beginners like me.

I know there are some popular ones out there (like the Giudansky ones from https://markoze.com/tutorial/blender/blender-keyboard-shortcuts-or-cheatsheet), but they felt too overwhelming for complete beginners.

This one is much simpler and actually print-friendly:

https://raw.githubusercontent.com/nachazo/blender-cheat-sheet/main/blender-cheat-sheet.png

Has anyone else used this? Seems like it was made by someone who was also learning and only included the essential shortcuts.

]]> Blender 3D Spencerwitly https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/simple-blender-cheat-sheet-for-beginners-with-printable-shortcuts/ Choosing between 3ds Max and Blender - tired of monthly fees https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/choosing-between-3ds-max-and-blender-tired-of-monthly-fees/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 10:53:49 +0000 Been using 3ds Max for 3 years (intermediate level), but those subscription fees are killing me. Started looking at Blender and honestly impressed with recent updates. Really need advice from people who've used both - especially pros. Main focus is modeling and some animation. Not asking which is "better", just real pros/cons from actual experience. Will it hurt my career to switch? Can Blender handle serious production work?

]]> Blender 3D KerrysRix https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/choosing-between-3ds-max-and-blender-tired-of-monthly-fees/ Is Blender really that difficult, or is it just me? https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/is-blender-really-that-difficult-or-is-it-just-me/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 13:42:03 +0000 I've recently started learning Blender, but I feel overwhelmed by the interface and the countless tools. Is this normal or am I just not getting it? I've heard that Spline is more beginner friendly - has anyone tried it? Should I start there instead?

]]> Blender 3D LarryKig https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/is-blender-really-that-difficult-or-is-it-just-me/ Blender vs ZBrush in 2025 - What to Choose? https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/blender-vs-zbrush-in-2025-what-to-choose/ Wed, 05 Feb 2025 09:45:04 +0000 Hey everyone! I'm looking to get into 3D sculpting and modeling, but I'm torn between Blender and ZBrush. I know ZBrush is the industry standard, but its interface seems really intimidating. Blender looks more modern, but I keep hearing that it can't handle serious sculpting. Would love some real world perspective from people who've used both. As a complete beginner in the year 2025, where should I start?

]]> Blender 3D Davidmep https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/blender-vs-zbrush-in-2025-what-to-choose/ Need help with Blender learning roadmap - where to start? https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/need-help-with-blender-learning-roadmap-where-to-start/ Tue, 04 Feb 2025 16:27:05 +0000 Hey everyone! As part of my New Year's resolution, I want to learn 3D modeling and animation in Blender3D. I'm more of a hands-on learner (don't want to get too deep into technical details right away, but learn by doing something exciting). Should I start with the famous donut tutorial by Blender Guru, or would making quick small renders be a better approach? Any advice for a complete beginner?

]]> Blender 3D Spencerwitly https://forums.3dmodels.org/blender-3d/need-help-with-blender-learning-roadmap-where-to-start/