Suzanne Zombie
Blender
Getting paths to Blender startup files
For different work directions in Blender, separate startup configurations are organized – sets of basic settings for scene parameters, rendering and user interface. Each configuration is stored in a separate file and is loaded from it when the user opens Blender or executes the “File – New” command from the main menu.
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Switching workspaces in Blender using Python API
Workspaces in Blender are saved sets of work areas (windows of the desired type). Typically, switching between them is done by clicking on the tab with the name of the workspace at the top of the Blender UI. We can also switch between workspaces using the Blender Python API.
Creating procedural sci-fi greeble material
Creating procedural sci-fi greeble material in Blender by Ryan King Art.
Mirroring an object with custom normals correctly
To mirror an object along X, Y or Z axis in Blender the “Miror” operator is usually used. For example, to mirror an object along the global X axis, in the 3D viewport window menu we need to select: Object – Miror – X Global. Or we can do it simpler just applying a scale of -1 to the object along the desired axis: s – x – -1. However, if there are custom normals on the object, they are not recalculated, which subsequently causes the appearance of various artifacts.
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Endpoint Selection node
In Blender Geometry Nodes, there are many different ways to constrain the selection of objects. One of them is the use of the Endpoint Selection node when placing instances at points on the curve.
Using math expressions in Blender input
Blender has a very convenient feature – when performing any action, the values for it can be specified in the form of expressions. For example, when rotating a mesh around the Y axis by 36 degrees, we can specify the final, already known value of the degrees of rotation and press the following key combination: R -> Y -> 36. Or, if we need to rotate the mesh by 1/5 of 180 degrees, we can use the expression by entering: R -> Y -> 180 / 5, which will be equivalent to rotating by the same 36 degrees.
Common edge between two vertices
By processing mesh geometry with a bmesh object, we can easily find common edges between two vertices, using the list of edges linked to current vertex.
