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Questions tagged [edit-mode]

Use this tags for questions about operations performed on objects when they are in edit-mode, rather than any of the other modes, such as object , sculpt and weight painting.

Blender has different tools available for manipulating objects in the 3D Viewport editor, depending on what mode the object is in. One of these is Edit mode. The manual describes edit mode as

A mode available for all renderable object types, as it is dedicated to their “shape” Object Data data-block editing (e.g. vertices/edges/faces for meshes, control points for curves/surfaces, strokes/points for Grease Pencil, etc.).

This tag should be used for questions that are specifically about the operations that can be performed on an object when it is in edit mode.

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Is it possible to work on two or more files at the same time (or open multiple Blender instances?)

I know Blender is pretty resource intensive on less mighty hardware, but supposing that I have the hardware to handle it, can I open two files in different Windows, or open different instances of Blender?
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2.8 mesh select mode hotkey changed

The hotkey for mesh select mode (vertex, edge, face) while in edit mode Ctrl + Tab has been reassigned in 2.8. Is there another hotkey assigned for this?
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How to divide a circle into a square grid?

How can I divide a circle into a square grid? Think of the subdivision of a plane, but with a circular border. It should look something like this, just imagine that the circle select cursor is the border: I searched everywhere for an answer, but I…
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How to create little flanges on the bottom of the bottle

Can you please help me understand how to do it the right way? :) Trying to make glass can:
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How can I create an Empty in Blender 3D 2.73?

In "Mirror changes to side of cube across all six sides", it is advised to add an Empty. However, I cannot find that option in Blender 2.73. How can I add an Empty in Blender 2.73? When I do a Shift+A on the 3D View the context menu…
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Action won't go away!

This is very annoying. I need to delete an action I keep hitting x and clear animation data and all that, won't leave! I have quit and reopened, there is no 0 next to the name.
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How to do "filter select" in an existing selection?

just want to discuss the better way to filter certain object(s) (either by types or by names, etc) based on a rough selection. For example, I got a crowded downtown scene, there are meshes, lamps, cameras, speakers along the street, and I want to…
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How do I fade music in and out using Blender?

I am creating a youtube intro and I cannot figure out how to fade music in and out using Blender. I do not know how to do much with this program and I am not literate with this type of program. Can anyone explain in extreme detail how to fade music…
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How to use snap option in object mode?

Trying to use the snap functions, I don't really understand how the "part to snap" option works in object mode and how to accomplish a precise snap. Closest is working as expected. and 3. Center and median : I couldn't notice the difference. I…
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How do you fix opacity to a reference image in blender 2.81

As the title says, how do we adjust the opacity to a reference image brought in the viewport? I can't find the Opacity in Properties Window of the respective image. I've seen some older versions of blender with the opacity available. Is it gone in…
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How to make a vessel appear half filled with stones

I have a 3d object of barge which I would like to look as if it is say half filled with gravel/small stones and with a 'peak' to simulate a pile of gravel created by a conveyor which is filling the barge from above. I need some tuition if someone…
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Can you scale the scope of the Proportional Editing without a 3 button mouse?

Im trying to use Proportional Editing. I don't have a 3 button mouse. Is there a way to modify the field of influence without having a scroll wheel? I already have "emulate 3 button mouse" and "emulate num pad" turned on. Update: Turns out, the…
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Does Blender have a file locking feature?

Is there some way to lock files with a password or to lock open files to prevent them from being edited by others? Use case examples: A: Jack wants to sell Blender models, but wants to ensure that only those who have paid and been sent a password…
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Is it possible to switch objects while still remaining in edit mode?

When aligning a complex scene with many objects, I currently have to exit edit mode, select the next object, and then select edit mode to then edit that object. Is there any way to stay in edit mode and switch to another object? Is there a plugin…
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Increase number of Loop Cuts - Apple Magic Mouse

how can I increase the number of Loop Cuts with my Apple Magic Mouse. Normally it is with the scroll wheel, but that does not work with the Magic Mouse. And I know that I can change the number of cuts afterwards, but sometimes the cuts then are…
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