Learning Blender: A Hands-On Guide to Creating 3D Animated Characters

Using the 3D Cursor

Something you might not understand when you first open Blender is why there is always a circle in the middle of the view. What is its function? It’s the 3D cursor and it’s a special feature in Blender. While it can initially be a little disturbing, it becomes really useful once you’ve learned about it.

Here are the main functions of the 3D cursor:

You can use it to set the location where new objects will be created.

You can use it to align objects.

You can also use it as a pivot point to rotate or scale objects.

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