2. Object Creation Tools

Select Creation Tools from the toolbox to make new objects.

2.1. Create Lathe

Draw a C-Shape to spin a rounded object. More Curves set shapes for other sides of object.

Examples of 1 and 2 curve lathes.

1 Line Lathe

2 Line Lathe


See Also: Lathe Tutorial

2.2. Create Line

Draw a Curve to make a long object.

See Also: Line Tutorial

2.3. Create Blob

Draw a Loop to create a rounded object.

Make sure the curve does not overlap itself. It should end a short distance away from the start point for best results.
See Also: Blob Tutorial

Draw further loops inside the first to cut holes into the blob.


2.4. Create Slab

Draw a Loop to create a flat object.

Make sure the curve does not cross itself. For best results the end should be a small distance from the start point.
See Also: Slab Tutorial

Draw further loops inside the first to cut holes into the slab.


2.5. Create Loft

Draw three Curves in a H-Shape (Centre line first) to create a thin surface.
Or draw four curves to make a square.

3 curve Loft order

4 curve Loft order


You can also add depth to a Loft using the Object Properties depth slider.

See Also: Loft Tutorial

2.6. Create Cube

Drag to Create a Cube. The length of your drag in the 3D view sets the initial size of the Cube.

See Also: Cube Tutorial

2.7. Create Cylinder

Drag to Create a Cylinder. The length of your drag in the 3D view sets the initial size of the Sphere.

See Also: Cylinder Tutorial

2.8. Create Sphere

Drag to Create a Sphere. The length of your drag in the 3D view sets the initial size of the Cylinder.

See Also: Sphere Tutorial

2.9. Create Bone

Drag to create a Bone. This is a control object that can be used in a skeleton to deform meshes.
Group bones in a hierarchy then use Posing Mode to bend a Mesh.

2.10. Create Sketch

This is a free-standing curve that has no 3D mesh. It is used as a helper for other commands and can also be used to rough out ideas in a 3D drawing before you create meshes.

You can change the colour of the curve by setting the Sketch's diffuse colour.