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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.


==Related content==
== Related content ==
===Blender related articles===
=== Blender articles ===
*[[Howto:Add smooth ("ambient occlusion") shadows in Blender|Add smooth ("ambient occlusion") shadows in Blender]]
* [[Howto: Add smooth ("Ambient Occlusion") shadows in Blender]]
*[[Howto:Add smooth shadows in Blender|Add smooth shadows in Blender]]  
* [[Howto: Modeling Ground Signs with Blender]]
*[[Blender Ground Signs Tutorial]]  
* [[Howto: Working with the AC3D file format in Blender]]
* [[Howto: Working with FlightGear models in Blender]]
 
=== Aircraft modeling tutorials ===
 
==== Specific to FlightGear ====
* 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


===Also related to modeling and Blender===
==== General tutorials ====
*[[GMax2AC]]
* Introduction to Modeling in Blender [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGfJLsm54ho&feature=related| (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5)
*[[Howto: Illuminate faces|Illuminate faces]]
* Airplane Modeling Timelapse  [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC5pzvBbyQw&feature=relmfu| (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5.9)
*[[Howto: Make a helicopter|Make a helicopter]]
* 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]
*[[Model Import and Export]]
* Modelling a [http://forums.cgsociety.org/showthread.php?f=91&t=252648&highlight=blender+aircraft Policarpov I-15 Chato] by Samo
*[[Modeling - FAQ]]
* 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).
*[[Modeling - Getting Started]]
* How to model Me163 Komet [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=0et7lFsIf5E#! (YouTube)] (Blender 2.64)
*[[Modeling - SketchUp]]
* How to model an airliner [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pva-Meu7E (YouTube)] (Blender 2.5)
*[[Normals and Transparency Tutorial]]
*[[SketchUp to AC3D exporter]]


==External links==
=== General modeling tutorials ===
* [[Modeling - Getting Started]]
* [[Modeling - FAQ]]
* [[Model Import and Export]]
* [[Normals and Transparency Tutorial]]
* [[Howto: Illuminate faces|Illuminate faces]]
* [[Howto: Make a helicopter|Make a helicopter]]
* [[Modeling - SketchUp]]
* [[SketchUp to AC3D exporter]]
* [[GMax2AC]]
 
== External links ==
* [http://www.blender.org/ Official website]
* [http://www.blender.org/ Official website]
*[http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/ Get Blender]
* [http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Main_Page Official wiki]
* [http://www.blender.org/download/get-blender/ Get Blender]
 
{{3d}}


[[Category:Modeling]]
[[Category:Modeling]]
[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:Software]]
[[Category:GPL software]]

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

3D Modeling
AC3D
Blender
SketchUp
Wings 3D
Other software
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