Hi;
I know some of you like exploring geometry with Python.
The latest Blender 2.57 includes a python add-on for generating
a huge list of different types of geometric solids.
To try it out, you need to enable the add-on.
- start Blender
- click on File -> User Preferences...
- click on Add Ons near the top
- click on Add Mesh on the left
- check Add Mesh: Regular Solids
(Also, look around. Many other cool things available.)
- close User Preferences window
- click on Main menu -> Add -> Mesh -> Solids
(Can select specific solid, or just choose solid.
Panel will open on the left allowing real-time adjustments)
So, now you may be interested in how this is done with Python.
- in top menu, next to Help menu, mouse over until it says "Choose Screen
lay-out"
- click and choose Scripting
- top left panel is Text editor, click Text -> Open
- browse to blender install directory
- click 2.57 -> scripts -> add-ons -> add_mesh_solid.py
The scripts seem to be pretty well commented.
You can make changes, click "Run Script" and a new
menu will appear alongside the Solids menu running
your changed code.
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