Enables real-time 3D content creation with greater freedom and fidelity. Provides tools for building expansive worlds with scalable content. Includes all necessary tools out of the box for various industries
Viewport shading modes include Wireframe, Solid, Material Preview, and Rendered. Color settings available in viewport shading menu under object or material options. Six color options: Material, Object, Attribute, Single, Random, Texture. Material mode sets viewport color based on object's material
Press "G" to grab and "R" to rotate camera. Use "Z" for up-down, "Y" for north-south, "X" for east-west locking. Press "0" on number pad to view through camera
Select objects in Object Mode and press Ctrl+J to join them. Last selected object becomes new parent. Objects don't need to be touching. Useful for complex shapes but not 3D printing
Cycles is the most common raytracing engine for realistic renders. Eevee offers real-time rendering with faster performance. Workbench is used for prototypes and previews only
Blender is a free, open-source 3D modeling program for various applications. Program icon resembles orange target circle with three orange lines. Recommended to use full keyboard with number pad and mouse with wheel