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How to change number of vertices in add object in 2.8?

I'm very new to Blender and following tutorials with the old Blender UI is tricky in 2.8 to say the least. I am trying to find how to perform this function in 2.8 Prior to 2.8, Shift + A > Mesh > Cylinder created a new cylinder and had this menu…
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How do I apply a simple armature that I made to a model?

I have a simple model that I want to animate for a short film. How do I attach an armature to a model? I want to be able to move the armature, which will control the model, and pose the model for animation.
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How to render with transparent background in Eevee?

Is it possible to render with transparent background using Eevee renderer?
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How can I create pre-rendered animated sprites with Blender and use them in Godot game engine?

How can I generate an animated pre-rendered sprite in Blender like in the 2000s games like Age of Empires, Commandos, StarCraft and then use them in Godot game engine? The animations played must change depending on the key inputs.
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Easy way to model spiral engraving (knurling) that is usually used on metal for better grip?

What is the easiest way to model this diamond grip pattern into a cylinder?
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Understanding mirroring and inverting an object

When you look in the mirror you see your face flipped left to right. What you don't see is your skin turned inside-out. That would be horrific! Now if we take the gorgeous Suzanne (Monkey) and tab into Edit Mode, and then enable the Normal direction…
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Mirror modifier is not working, no mirrored object?

I'm learning how to use the mirror modifier and I am having some trouble. When I apply the modifier to my object I don't see a mirrored version of it. What am I doing wrong?
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Open Blender maximized by default

On my PC when I open Blender I always need to manually press maximize button on the window. Is this just something on my PC or is this how Blender starts? Is there anything I can do so that it's always open maximized?
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Make particles slip around objects in Animation Nodes

I would like to create a particle animation that shows a particles flowing and slipping around objects instead of penetrating them. The effect I want to achieve is shown in this gif by Étienne Jacob:
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Tips For Modelling From Google Maps?

So, I'm trying to model this building from Google Maps, however, I have a hard time getting the proportions right.. Attached are the images I used as references. Does anyone else model from google maps, and maybe have some tips as to getting a…
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How can I model an irregular object made from laser cutting metal sheet

I'm new user of Blender and I have a question about modelling. I would like to create the model of this object: It starts from a metal sheet cut with a laser-cutting machine, then manually deformed into the shape in the photo. I have no idea about…
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What is the difference between items listed in bpy.ops bpy.data and bpy.context

When accessing items in a python script somethings are prefixed with bpy.data some with bpy.context and others with bpy.ops What is the difference between these prefixes?
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How can I make a "Movie Clip" node start at a certain frame of the scene?

When I use "Movie Clip" node in Blender 2.7, it always starts at Scene Frame 1. How can I change it in order to make it start at Frame 6, for instance? The movie clip I am using is a Movie FX for another video, and I want to use it with the Mix…
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Animate the parenting of an object

let's say we have a magazine, a gun, and hands. The magazine is parented with the gun. When I make an animation of reloading, I want the Magazine to be a parent of the hand, then after the magazine goes back into the gun I want the magazine to be…
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How do I change the mode of perspective?

I'm working on a scene that, currently, is much more convenient when the view is.. not the correct perspective. There's a word for this, but I have no idea how to phrase it and my tries to look it up has all come up with weird results. (usually…
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