When presenting Blender as a resource for design and architecture that could replace traditional CAD tools, I often receive questions about adapting CAD features. One frequent inquiry is: how do you measure distances in Blender? Fortunately, Blender offers several built-in ways to measure distances without the need for add-ons or extensions. The two most commonly […]
SketchUp holds a dominant position among architects and interior designers, making it a top resource for many professionals. A key feature of the tool is the ability to create a 3D model and later work on the 2D documentation of the same project. When starting a project with SketchUp 2024, you need to select a […]
Even after the recent release of Blender 4.2 a few days ago, we already have some exciting updates and news about the upcoming Blender 4.3, scheduled for release in late November 2024. One of Blender’s core developers posted on his X account yesterday that Geometry Nodes will now support Grease Pencil. According to the post […]
With the release of Blender 4.2, we received many new features and resources. One significant change disrupted a workflow that many artists had been using for years: the management of add-ons. Among the changes introduced in this version is a new way to manage and control add-ons. For many years, users could go to Edit […]
One of the challenges many artists face when migrating between 3D software is sending and reusing their files in the new environment. For people migrating from 3ds Max to Blender, an option to transfer data between these tools is to export MAX files as either FBX or OBJ. While this is a simple way to […]
What is the most important tool for an architect? You might think that having a robust 3D modeler or a BIM tool is the central piece of an architect workflow. But, you would be amazed to know that for the vast majority of projects, having a robust 2D drawing software is more than enough. For […]
Transitioning a whole workflow to Blender poses a significant challenge for many professionals in architecture and design. They must adapt to considerable changes in tools and resources. A large number of these professionals rely on established tools like SketchUp and may also need to use Blender for creating additional content or rendering projects. Among the […]
Architectural visualization is one of Blender’s various applications, serving as a potent tool for numerous artists. What started as a method for creating 3D models for rendering with Cycles has evolved significantly, proving immensely beneficial for professionals in design and construction. This evolution led to the introduction of BlenderBIM, a groundbreaking resource for the AEC […]
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