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3D Modeling Foundations

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1Introduction to 3D
  • What is 3D Modeling?
  • Real-World Applications
  • The Coordinate System
  • Your First 3D Object
2Navigating 3D Space
  • Viewport Navigation
  • Grid, Axes, and Helpers
  • Navigate and Position
3Basic Shapes
  • Primitive Shapes
  • Transforming Objects
  • Naming and Organizing
  • Build a Simple Object
4Materials & Lighting
  • Understanding Materials
  • Lighting Basics
  • Apply Materials
5Mini Project
  • Mini Project: Build a Desk Scene
3D · Lesson 4 of 15Add a Box

Your First 3D Object

Let's create your first 3D object!

Task

  1. 1Look at the toolbar at the top of the screen
  2. 2Find the Add section with shape icons
  3. 3Click the Box (cube) icon to add a cube to your scene

What You'll See

  • A cube will appear in the center of the viewport
  • It will be selected (shown with a blue highlight)
  • The cube appears in the Scene panel on the right

Success Criteria

  • Add at least one object to the scene
Tip: The cube is created at position (0, 0.5, 0) so it sits on top of the grid!

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