Information Technology Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting started
Blender opens with a default scene that contains a cube, a light, and a camera, none
of which are necessary for this project. So to begin, the virtual work area will need to
be cleared and a new file will be created for this project. Saving early is a good idea
to name the project area. Saving often is a good idea in case anything bad happens;
there is always a risk with any computer project. Saving incrementally is a good idea
as a kind of back-up undo memory. And as this is the first project, a basic directory
for the projects to follow will be set up. Carry out the following steps to create a new
file in Blender:
1.
Open Blender.
2.
In the menu at the bottom of the 3D View panel choose
Select
|
(De)Select
All
or press
A
to toggle the selection. As the cube was selected before this,
the toggle will switch it so nothing is selected.
3.
Choose
Select
|
(De)Select All
or press
A
again to select everything in the
default scene.
4.
Choose
Object
|
Delete
or press
X
to start the delete operation.
5.
Click on
Delete
or press
Enter
to confirm the operation.
6.
On the top menu click on
File
and choose
Save As...
.
