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Questions tagged [startup-file]

The startup file (startup.blend) is loaded at Blender startup. It contains the default startup scene and can be customized. Use this tags for questions about the startup file.

The manual entry for Startup File in Defaults

The Startup File stores the scene, Workspaces and interface which is displayed at startup and when loading a new file (File ‣ New).

You can modify and save your own customized startup file.

Use this tags for questions about the startup file.

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Change Startup File to Default

I was using Blender, and i accidentally changed the start up file. I was wondering if i could change it back to the original starup when you first download Blender?
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I created a Start File; When used, though, the materials are broken

This program, I tell you... So, I created a Start File so that I don't have to do a bunch of the same thing when I create a scene. The start file loads just fine when I open it and look around. But Then I select: FILE - DEFAULTS - SAVE STARTUP…
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Any candidate remedies for Blender 3.1 Crash Wont Start?

Blender 3.1 Windows 11 Contents of blender_debug_output.txt I0408 XX:15:33.568084 22400 device.cpp:45] CUEW initialization succeeded I0408 XX:15:33.568084 22400 device.cpp:47] Found precompiled kernels I0408 XX:15:33.590776 22400 device.cpp:68]…
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Open Blender non-maximized?

Is there a way to tell Blender to NOT open maximized? I want it to open in a normal, non-maximized window. Windows 10.
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Only white screen on startup

my blender (version 2.93.1) was working fine yesterday and i tried to open today and it gave me a white screen. tried rolling back my drivers, putting opengl32.dll but nothing worked. any idea how to solve it? Specs: AMD Ryzen 5 3600x - 6 core…
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How to backup Blender startup file?

I recently changed my computer. So I opened the blender, and I have so many custom parts that I want to transfer the startup backup file to a new computer. I don't know the location of the startup file, but I couldn't find it. So, how can I bring…
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How do I Backup my User Preferences File?

Blender 2.83 crashed because I pressed Ctrl + Z one too many times (this pitfall is still a thing. At this late stage. Yes). Now one of my more recent User Preferences hotkey changes is reverted to the default. Maybe more have reverted also, but I…
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Blender won't open on macOS Mojave

I've been using blender for a couple weeks on macOS High Sierra and yesterday I downloaded something from blender cloud and blender wouldn't open after that. The icon bounces for a minute as if its opening then freezes and says application not…
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No save startup file or load factory settings option?

I'm trying to save a default startup, and online tutorials say File > Save Startup File... but I do not find this option
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Blender fails to load

I've just tried to launch Blender. Nothing has changed except for a recent Windows upgrade. When I launch Blender it hangs then crashes at the launch screen. I cannot get any version (2.20, 2.78, 2.79, 2.80) to advance past the launch screen - like,…
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Startup Problem 2.79

Why there is Startup Problem 2.79. Im getting problem with 2.79 new version i have downloaded. The installation done successfully. When i click on the exe the cmd run and disappears and nothing happens. Blender did not launch. Im using 64bit setup…
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Blender starting up slow

Blender used to start up fast to me on the default start up file Now it starts up and it takes about 30 seconds to a minute. My computer is fast and relatively new. Is there anything I should do to cut down this start up time? Edit: if you’re…
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blender 4 often crashing at startup or file opening

I'm getting regular hangs.crashes at startup or opening of projects on the splash screen or load window - RAM seems to spike. I have to force close and re-open Blender. It doesn't happen every time but quite often. Using Blender 4.02 and have…
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blender unable to start

I have install Blender 2.79b from the link in windows 7. Installation was successfully installed, when i run blender exe, blender was unable to start, No error No warning, Nothing showing, Is there anyway to find with command prompt. May i know the…
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Blender 3.3 startup file does not run

I have placed a startup file named "blender_startup.py" in "C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Blender 3.3\3.3\scripts\startup" folder but the file does not seem to run automatically when i start blender. The contents are: import bpy import…
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