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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++/Python
|os                = Windows and UNIX-like systems
|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.
'''Note:''' An importer/exporter for FlightGear's most common 3D format (AC3D, .ac) is only included in Blender version 2.49b or older. For later versions you have to install it manually:
* [http://www.flightgear.org/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=13442 Forum thread]
* [https://github.com/majic79/Blender-AC3D AC3D Blender plugin: Stable version (Github)]
* [https://github.com/majic79/Blender-AC3D/tree/bl-svn AC3D Blender plugin: Experimental version for Blender svn version (Github)]


== Related content ==
== Related content ==
=== Blender related articles ===
=== Blender articles ===
* [[Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender]]
* [[Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender]]
* [[Blender Ground Signs Tutorial]]
* [[Howto: Modeling Ground Signs with Blender]]
* Aircraft modeling tutorial (flightgear-specific)
* [[Howto: Working with the AC3D file format in Blender]]
** by Helijah: Breguet Br-761 "Deux ponts"
* [[Howto: Working with FlightGear models in Blender]]
*** [http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/Creation/Creation-fr.htm In French]
 
*** [http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/Creation/Creation-en.htm In English]
=== Aircraft modeling tutorials ===
* Aircraft modeling tutorial (non-flightgear-specific)
 
** by Kevin Jongen: [http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/felixdk/vpost?id=2283400 Nieuport 11] and [http://www.military-meshes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2232 additional discussion]
==== Specific to FlightGear ====
** by Samo: [http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=91&t=252648&highlight=blender+aircraft Policarpov I-15 Chato]
* How to model a Breguet Br-761 "Deux ponts" ([http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/Creation/Creation-en.htm English], [http://helijah.free.fr/flightgear/Creation/Creation-fr.htm French]) by Helijah
** by Witold Jaworski: [http://airplanes3d.net/wm-000_e.xml 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
==== General tutorials ====
** How to model Me163 Komet (Blender 2.64): [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0et7lFsIf5E#! youtube]
* Introduction to Modeling in Blender [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGfJLsm54ho&feature=related| (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5)
** How to model an airliner (Blender 2.5): [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pva-Meu7E youtube]
* Airplane Modeling Timelapse  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5pzvBbyQw&feature=relmfu| (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5.9)
** Blender 2.5 Tutorial- Introduction to Modeling in Blender: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGfJLsm54ho&feature=related youtube]
* Modelling a Nieuport 11 [http://www.websitetoolbox.com/tool/post/felixdk/vpost?id=2283400| (Article)] by Kevin Jongen, with [http://www.military-meshes.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2232 additional discussion]
** Blender 2.59 Airplane Modeling Timelapse [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5pzvBbyQw&feature=relmfu youtube]
* Modelling a [http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=91&t=252648&highlight=blender+aircraft Policarpov I-15 Chato] by Samo
** Modeling an X-Wing in Blender 3D (Blender 2.4): [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGfJLsm54ho&feature=related youtube]
* Virtual Modeling [http://airplanes3d.net/wm-000_e.xml (eBook)] by Witold Jaworski on the P-40B. Complete with over 3600 pictures and 1112 pages (Polish and English).
** Blender 2.49b Reference Image Setup for Modeling workflow. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSedXO00H1c youtube] (Setting up the reference images as textured flat objects visible not only in orthographic views)
* How to model Me163 Komet [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0et7lFsIf5E#! (YouTube)] (Blender 2.64)
* How to model an airliner [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pva-Meu7E (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5)


=== Also related to modeling and Blender ===
=== General modeling tutorials ===
* [[GMax2AC]]
* [[Modeling - Getting Started]]
* [[Modeling - FAQ]]
* [[Model Import and Export]]
* [[Normals and Transparency Tutorial]]
* [[Howto: Illuminate faces|Illuminate faces]]
* [[Howto: Illuminate faces|Illuminate faces]]
* [[Howto: Make a helicopter|Make a helicopter]]
* [[Howto: Make a helicopter|Make a helicopter]]
* [[Model Import and Export]]
* [[Modeling - FAQ]]
* [[Modeling - Getting Started]]
* [[Modeling - SketchUp]]
* [[Modeling - SketchUp]]
* [[Normals and Transparency Tutorial]]
* [[SketchUp to AC3D exporter]]
* [[SketchUp to AC3D exporter]]
* [[GMax2AC]]


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 13:00, 11 September 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.
Blender
Blender logo
The Cessna 172P Model loaded into Blender
The Cessna 172P Model loaded into Blender
Developed by Blender Foundation
Initial release January 2, 1994
Latest release 2.83.5
Written in C, C++, Python
OS Windows and UNIX-like systems
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

Blender articles

Aircraft modeling tutorials

Specific to FlightGear

  • How to model a Breguet Br-761 "Deux ponts" (English, French) by Helijah

General tutorials

General modeling tutorials

External links