Blender 3D Printing by Example

Moving the 3D Cursor and adding a new Bezier curve

When you are adding new objects to your project, including Bezier curves, they appear at a spot designated by the 3D Cursor, a small target-like icon in your 3D View Window. Moving that 3D Cursor is considered an action, so use the left mouse button. You simply click where you want the cursor to go in your 3D View Window. You can also key in exact coordinates under the 3D Cursor section of the Properties Shelf:

The 3D Cursor can be moved by left-clicking or by entering specific coordinates

The steps to add a new Bezier curve are:

1. Left-click your screen to move the 3D Cursor to where you would ...