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{{note|Modern versions of Blender (2.5+) no longer natively support the [[AC3D file format]], FlightGear's most common 3D format. See [[Howto:Working with the AC3D file format in Blender]] for information on using Blender add-ons.}} | |||
{{Infobox Software | |||
|title = Blender | |||
|logo = blender_logo.png | |||
|logosize = 200px | |||
|image = Cessna_172P_Model_in_Blender.png | |||
|alt = The Cessna 172P Model loaded into Blender | |||
|developedby = Blender Foundation | |||
|initialrelease = January 2, 1994 | |||
|latestrelease = 2.83.5 | |||
|writtenin = C, C++, and Python | |||
|os = Windows and UNIX-like systems</ref> | |||
|platform = Cross-platform | |||
|developmentstatus = Active (1994-present) | |||
|type = 3D Modelling Software | |||
|license = [[GNU General Public License]] | |||
|website = https://blender.org/ | |||
}} | |||
'''Blender''' is a open source 3D content creation suite available for all major operating systems under the [[GNU General Public License]] and available for free. <sup>[http://www.blender.org/]</sup> Many [[FlightGear]] developers use Blender, and there are a lot of articles on the FlightGear Wiki about using it. | '''Blender''' is a open source 3D content creation suite available for all major operating systems under the [[GNU General Public License]] and available for free. <sup>[http://www.blender.org/]</sup> Many [[FlightGear]] developers use Blender, and there are a lot of articles on the FlightGear Wiki about using it. | ||
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Revision as of 23:52, 25 August 2020
| Note Modern versions of Blender (2.5+) no longer natively support the AC3D file format, FlightGear's most common 3D format. See Howto:Working with the AC3D file format in Blender for information on using Blender add-ons. |
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 The Cessna 172P Model loaded into Blender | |
| Developed by | Blender Foundation |
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| Initial release | January 2, 1994 |
| Latest release | 2.83.5 |
| Written in | C, C++, and Python |
| OS | Windows and UNIX-like systems</ref> |
| Platform | Cross-platform |
| Development status | Active (1994-present) |
| Type | 3D Modelling Software |
| License | GNU General Public License |
| Website | |
Blender is a open source 3D content creation suite available for all major operating systems under the GNU General Public License and available for free. [1] Many FlightGear developers use Blender, and there are a lot of articles on the FlightGear Wiki about using it.
Related content
- Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender
- Howto: Modeling Ground Signs with Blender
- Working with the AC3D file format in Blender
- Aircraft modeling tutorial (flightgear-specific)
- by Helijah: Breguet Br-761 "Deux ponts"
- Aircraft modeling tutorial (non-flightgear-specific)
- by Kevin Jongen: Nieuport 11 and additional discussion
- by Samo: Policarpov I-15 Chato
- by Witold Jaworski: E-book "Virtual Modeling" on P-40B. With over 3600 pictures and 1112 pages. Currently only in Polish (no English). But you can try machine translation plus the use of many pictures :-)
- Aircraft modeling video tutorial
- How to model Me163 Komet (Blender 2.64): youtube
- How to model an airliner (Blender 2.5): youtube
- Blender 2.5 Tutorial- Introduction to Modeling in Blender: youtube
- Blender 2.59 Airplane Modeling Timelapse youtube
- Modeling an X-Wing in Blender 3D (Blender 2.4): youtube
- Blender 2.49b Reference Image Setup for Modeling workflow. youtube (Setting up the reference images as textured flat objects visible not only in orthographic views)
- Modeling - Getting Started
- Modeling - FAQ
- Model Import and Export
- Normals and Transparency Tutorial
- Illuminate faces
- Make a helicopter
- Modeling - SketchUp
- SketchUp to AC3D exporter
- GMax2AC
External links
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