I use an iMac so I can navigate though the 3d view using the touch-pad on the apple magic mouse. There is more to this so I will make another instructable on this. If you use a keyboard that does not have a number pad you have to go to 'file'-'user preferences'-'input'- and on the left hand side you will see ' emulate numpad '. You can also create your own custom themes. To change the color, you have to go to 'file'-'user preferences'-'themes'-'pre-sets' and select which ever theme you want.

This panel shows you the size of your mesh object, the location and much more.īlender provides ' themes ' which changes the color of your blender workspace. There is a properties panel, which can be accessed by pressing the N key on your keyboard. This is a timeline and it is used for animations. On the left hand side of the 3d view you have the tool bar where you can bring in mesh objects (create), change the place of your mesh objects (transform), animations and many more.īelow the 3d view you will see lots of lines with numbers under them. This shows you what is inside your project (mesh objects, camera, text, lamp, etc.). Above the setting and options (top right corner above the symbols) you will see something like 'render layers”,” world', etc. Next to the 3d view (to the right hand side) you will find many settings and options. On the right hand side you will be seeing an object, which looks like a sun, this is your lamp.

On the left hand side, you will be seeing a transparent object with a black triangle on the top of it. You will see a cube in the centre of the screen. The part of the screen where you see the cube is called the 3d view. If you click anywhere on the screen the box will disappear.

Firstly you will be seeing a pop up box displaying the version number, an image and your recent projects.

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