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Blender Basics: The User Interface
This chapter helps you understand how Blender’s user interface (UI) and main navigation features work. Blender has a distinct way of using windows and menus, so you might have to rethink how you work with interfaces while you catch up, but don’t worry; it’ll be fun!
Downloading and Installing Blender
Before you start using Blender, you need to install it, of course! This is really easy: Go to https://www.blender.org (Blender’s official website). Once you’re there, click the Download link on the home page or go to the Download tab. There, you will find a panel with the current official version. You have to select your operating system and specify whether you want an installer (for Windows only) or a portable ...
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