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Why can't I import a SVG file from Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape?
I've tried multiple times to import a SVG file from illustrator CS5.5 to Blender 2.71 and 2.73. However, I do not see a mesh, curve, or anything pop up in my "Outliner" window. So I know its not so ...
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Why won't Blender let me import .svg files?
I know this seems to be a repetitive question, but nothing seems to work for me. I am trying to make two ping pong paddles to put in Blender using Inkscape. I've watched the YouTube tutorials, and I ...
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Can I import an image file so it can be used in grease pencil?
Can I import an image file so it can be used in grease pencil instead of drawing? I would have problems with hand drawn image in Blender due to a stroke.
Specifically I'll have difficulty drawing ...
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How are texture maps imported into Blender?
How are various maps such as diffuse, AO, cavity, or displacement imported into Blender?
I saw the Texture tab has import image, would you do this for all maps and connect them somehow?
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How to batch import images as brush textures?
I have a folder with some b&w images that I want to use as brushes textures while sculpting.
Is there a way to automatically load these images as brush textures, or do I have to do it one by one?
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Glitchy-looking transparent alpha channel PNG when imported as "Image as Plane" in Cycles [duplicate]
I'm following this tutorial, and when I import the reference image I get a glitchy plane:
(the one on the right is the Image as Plane, while the one on the left is an Empty with an image)
I have ...
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Error attempting to import image as plane in blender internal
I selected File > Import > Images as Planes, and chose a 700 kB png from the file system screen that pops up (in Blender 2.76). The first time nothing happens, on later tries it gives me the errors ...
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Drawing in Blender
I'm a completely new blender user (just finished the beginer tutorials) and basically it's my first attempt in the world of CG creation and animation.
One of my first goals is to create some 2D ...
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How to load and display an image in the image editor using python?
How could I load an external image and display it in Image Editor automatically? Basically the same as when rendering an image and displaying the Render Result.
I'm already able to load the image ...
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When I import images as planes it shows a random line at the top
So I am making plants for a game and sometimes when I use Import Images as Planes, it has this random line at the top. I've done numerous test to see if my images were the problem, but every time I ...
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How to insert a reference picture in 2d animation
I am trying to insert reference image to use in the 2D animation part of Blender. How can I get an image inserted?
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Auto apply a frame to over 50 imported paintings
I'm new to Blender and making good progress.
In a room, I have over 50 paintings (different sized imported planes).
They all use the exact same frame. The frames are identical in that they're all ...
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How to find the best place to set up the vanishing point axes in fSpy?
I'm aiming at the accurate recreation of this shot in Blender using fSpy.
I'm struggling to find the best place to set up the vanishing point axes.
This is what I have done so far.
https://prnt.sc/...
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How to warp flat svg image
I need create simple cartoon like animation. I need import a svg image, and bend it. No movement only bending. For example a Christmas tree that bends in the wind.
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Vector image as background
I am making a video using chroma key effect. The foreground would be a movie file and the background would be a vector image created with "pdflatex" (initially the image is a pdf), so it is a pdf file....