Questions tagged [modifiers]
Modifiers are automatic operations that affect an object in a non-destructive way. Use this tag for questions pertaining to modifiers and their usage inside of Blender.
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Subsurf modifier rounding sharp edges
I tried to apply a Subdivision Surface on a part of my object. I can't keep the angles sharp, they all turn into rounded angles.
The angle before applying the Subdivision surface...
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How can curves be converted to meshes?
Is is possible to remove the curves and only have the mesh of a tree that was created with the saplings add-on?
I'd like to apply a decimate modifier to have a few low-poly trees, but this doesn't ...
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Rotating each iteration of an Array Modifier
Is there a way to rotate each iteration of an Array Modifier?
For example, I've created the helices of a DNA molecule, and I'm trying to add the base pairs. I've got a cylinder with an array modifier....
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How do I know the number of polygons after adding a subdivision surface modifier without applying it?
How do I know the number of the polygons after adding a subdivision surface modifier without applying it? I have the number of poly after applying.
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Boolean Modifiers not working normally [duplicate]
When using a Boolean modifier on an object, the "Operation" choices (Difference, Union, Intersect) are all not working normally. Choosing "Union" makes it do the effect of "Intersect" and "Difference" ...
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I need to do a very simple terrain with texture map [duplicate]
I know nothing about Blender and I need to do a very simple 3D terrain with texture map.
I have a 1000 x 700 height map:
And I have a 1000 x 700 texture map:
And I want to combine them into a 3D ...
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Extruding Vector Files in Blender
I am sure this has been discussed quite a few times, but I found a tutorial recently doing the exact same thing as I did, but in my case my logo is messing up!
Here is the link to the workflow:
https:...
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Is it possible to apply modifiers to multiple objects at once?
You can copy modifiers from one object to other objects with CtrlL> Make links > Modifiers, or the Copy attributes addon.
However, is it possible to apply modifiers to many objects at once?
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Bevel specific edges
How would one curve specific edges while leaving others alone? I'm trying to model this (circled) object, But can't figure out how to bevel side edges and leave the front-edge flat.
Tried using the ...
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What is the best way to model the intersection of multiple hard-surface pieces?
What is the best way to model the intersection of multiple hard-surface objects? Not technically different "objects" persay - but where different pieces meet visually.
What are various ways ...
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Curve Object Deformed by Curve - Distortions (Artefacts)
Shaping curve object by curve (modifier) results in a terrible shape with cracked surface. Here is an extreme situation, but good visible issue.
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How can I curve it smootly without ...
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subsurf splits the mirrored model into two objects
I tried to subsurf this model that I mirrored but when I use subsurf it splits the model into two objects.
Before Subsurf:
After Subsurf:
Any help would be appreciated.
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How to use array to create circular array without spiralling
I am trying to build a Colosseum. I have one arch and want to use an array for the rest. I've added an empty at the center and added the array. Done the object offset, but no matter what I do I keep ...
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How do I add a non-deformed end cap to a tube?
I want to create some parts that I can reuse for models. I was trying to make a steam punkish exhaust pipe. I want to be able to make the pipe of any length, and as curvy as I like but I want to keep ...
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How to duplicate an object in 2.8 via the Python API
I know how to successfully duplicate an object by using
bpy.ops.object.add_named(name = 'TemplateObjectName')
If the template object named 'TemplateObjectName' ...
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