Allan Brito

São Paulo

Blogger, Última Divisão at Freelance

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Blender 4.3: Precise Modeling for Architecture, Engineering, and 3D Printing [$]

1 month ago | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Allan Brito has updated his book for beginning Blender users with a focus on CAD design. Early last year, I released a book about using Blender as a CAD tool. Initially written for Blender 4.0, the book became a huge success on Blender 3D Architect.
Blender 4.3 for Beginners Workshop [$]

Jan 18, 2025 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Learn how to use Blender 4.3 to start workin with 3D Modeling, Animation, Texturing, and Rendering for Beginners with this new course by Allan Brito. If you're looking for an updated resource to learn Blender from scratch, I'm proud to announce a new training resource from Blender 3D Architect. The Blender 4.3 for Complete Beginners workshop provides a comprehensive overview of Blender, specifically designed for people who have never used the software before.
Precise Modeling for Architecture, Engineering, and 3D Printing (Workshop) [$]

Sep 23, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Allan Brito announces his new workshop that focuses on 'precise modeling' - techniques that are useful for many applications. I'm proud to announce the release of the latest workshop from Blender 3D Architect, titled "Precise Modeling for Architecture, Engineering, and 3D Printing." This training aims to demonstrate how to use Blender as a CAD tool, utilizing resources and Add-ons (from the Extensions Repository) that can transform your 3D modeling process.
Direct Import Furniture Models from IKEA to Blender

Sep 19, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

A new Add-on released last month gives us a quick way to import 3D models straight from the IKEA website to Blender. It is an incredible resource for anyone working with interior design or architecture. In this quick tutorial, Allan Brito explores the options and how to use the Add-on. I wasn't able to find any licensing information for these models, so beware of using this in any commercial settings.
Bonsai new feature: Walls from Polylines in Blender

Sep 2, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

In the latest release of Bonsai (previously BlenderBIM), we have an incredible new feature. You can create walls by drawing them with polylines. This tutorial from Allan Brito explains the process and some of the key shortcuts to start using it to make architectural models in Blender. VIDEO
Using Blender like CAD: Measuring distances

Aug 30, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

When presenting Blender as an alternative to traditional CAD tools for design and architecture, a common question is how to measure distances. Blender offers two primary built-in methods without requiring add-ons: Mesh Editing Overlays and the Measure Tool. The Mesh Editing Overlays allow you to display the length of any selected edge, while the Measure Tool provides a dynamic way to draw a ruler and measure distances in your projects.
Precise Modeling with Blender: Tangents Between Circles and Arcs

Aug 29, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Have you ever tried to find tangents between circles and arcs in Blender? In this tutorial, Allan Brito explores the Precision Drawing Tool (PDT) Add-on that's bundled with Blender to explain how you can easily tangent lines connecting circular shapes. An incredible resource for anyone working with precise modeling. VIDEO
Blender Tutorial: How to restore the “Images as Planes” Add-on?

Aug 27, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

You're blocking ads, which pay for BlenderNation. Read about other ways to support us. One of the oldest Add-ons that shipped with Blender is the "Images as Planes" that give us a quick way to import any image and apply that as a texture with the correct textures. In Blender 4.2 this Add-on is no longer part of the installation and doesn't appear in the official Extensions Repository. This tutorial by Allan Brito explains how to access the feature in Blender 4.2, which is now part of Blender.
BlenderBIM is Over! (Not really)

Aug 16, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Allan Brito explorer what is going on with BlenderBIM and why you might not see the Add-on in their current form in the future. What is BlenderBIM? This is an incredible Blender Add-on that gives us a way to edit and create IFC files, which is the base for an Open BIM workflow. VIDEO
Import 3ds Max files to Blender with a free Add-on

Aug 7, 2024 | blendernation.com | Allan Brito

Blender 4.2 introduces a game-changing feature for 3D artists: a free add-on that allows direct import of 3ds Max files. Previously, migrating complex scenes from 3ds Max to Blender often resulted in data loss, requiring either access to 3ds Max or assistance from someone with the software.