There is a modeling mode, where commands relevant to modeling are shown, for example. Yes, the default selection click is now the standard left-click, too.Īctivities are separated by mode now. The viewport now includes a navigation “ball” that can easily be manipulated to adjust the view.Īn icon set is used for all commands, thus relieving the operator from memorizing the Blender “language” of the past. The major changes in v2.8 seem to be:Ī completely updated viewport through which the 3D model is viewed. Blender 2.8 Featuresīut that seems to be changing, at least a bit, with Blender v2.8. This was likely because Blender’s interface is so unlike any other tool you cannot redeploy your existing knowledge to use it. When he returned and attempted to use Blender, he found that he had forgotten virtually all of the cryptic keystrokes, setting him back to near-zero Blender competence level. Then work required him to be elsewhere and he set Blender aside for six months. He explained that yes, it was quite difficult to learn due to the number of mysterious keystroke commands required, but he persevered and was able competently design some things with Blender. Years ago I recall encountering someone who had used Blender, and I was very curious about his learning experience.

Yes, Blender could do most things you’d want in 3D, if you knew how to do it.

Blender and 3d printing