Extrude along the face in Blender #3d #tutorial #cgi

Extrude along the Face in Blender #3d #tutorial #cgi

If you want to extrude an edge and make it perfectly aligned with a face, you might find it handy to use custom orientations in Blender. This technique is particularly useful when creating new geometry that needs to follow the direction of an existing face. Here’s a step-by-step guide to achieving this.

1. Create Custom Orientation:

   • Go to Edit Mode: First, select the face you want your new geometry to align with.
   • Add New Orientation: Click on the transformation orientations drop-down menu and add a new orientation by clicking the plus button.

2. Extrude and Align:

   • Select the Edge: Choose the edge you’d like to extrude.
   • Extrude with Axis Constraint: Press E to extrude and then select an axis along which you want to move the edge.

3. Slide the Edge:

   • Move Along Guides: If you want to slide the edge along the face, press G twice, and then press C to enable sliding along guides in any direction.

By utilizing custom orientations, you can ensure your new geometry follows the desired alignment perfectly. Remember, you can create as many orientations as you need and reuse them across your project for consistent results.

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Keywords

• Blender
• Extrude
• Custom Orientation
• Edit Mode
• Transformation Orientation
• Axis Constraint
• Edge Sliding

FAQ

Q1: How do I enter Edit Mode in Blender? A1: You can enter Edit Mode by selecting your object and pressing Tab on your keyboard.

Q2: How can I add a new orientation in Blender? A2: Go to the transformation orientations drop-down menu while in Edit Mode and click on the plus button to add a new orientation.

Q3: What are the steps to extrude an edge along a custom axis? A3: Select the edge, press E to extrude, and then choose an axis to move the edge along.

Q4: How do I slide an edge along another edge or face? A4: Press G twice to initiate the slide mode, then press C to constrain the movement along the guides.