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Blender 2.8 sharp edges

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    Rodney Zamora
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As you may have noticed, Blender 2.8 has a lot of new features and improvements. One of the most noticeable changes is the addition of sharp edges. This new feature allows you to create hard edges between faces, which can be useful for creating clean, well-defined models.

Sharp edges are created by adding an edge split modifier to your model. To do this, select your model in the 3D view and go to the Modifiers tab in the Properties window. Then, click the Add Modifier button and select Edge Split from the list.

Once you have added the modifier, you will see a new option in the Properties window called Sharp Edges. This option allows you to specify which edges should be considered sharp. By default, all edges are considered sharp, but you can use the drop-down menu to select a different option.

If you want to create a sharp edge between two faces, you can simply select the two faces and press the Spacebar. This will open the Edge Split modifier settings and you can enable the Sharp Edges option.

You can also use the Edge Split modifier to create sharp edges between faces that are not connected. To do this, select the faces that you want to split and go to the Modifiers tab. Then, click the Add Modifier button and select Edge Split from the list.

In the Edge Split modifier settings, you will see an option called Split Angle. This option allows you to specify the angle at which faces should be split. By default, this angle is set to 45 degrees, but you can change it to any value you like.

Once you have added the modifier and set the split angle, you can select the faces that you want to split and press the Spacebar. This will open the Edge Split modifier settings and you can enable the Sharp Edges option.

As you can see, the Edge Split modifier is a powerful tool that can be used to create sharp edges between faces. It is also a very flexible tool, as it allows you to specify the angle at which faces should be split.

Q: How do you do sharp edges in blender?

A: There are a few ways to create sharp edges in Blender. One way is to use the Bevel modifier. Another way is to use the Edge Split modifier.

Q: How do you make something sharper in blender?

A: There isn't a definitive answer to this question since it can depend on what you're trying to sharpen and the desired effect. However, some general tips include:

  • Using a higher subdivision level for your model
  • Using a smaller brush size when sculpting or painting
  • Increasing the contrast of your textures

Q: How do you clear sharp edges in blender?

A: There are a few ways to clear sharp edges in Blender. One way is to use the Subdivide tool. With your model selected, go to the Edit Mode (press TAB) and select the Subdivide tool from the menu. This will evenly subdivide your model, which will help to clear any sharp edges.

Another way to clear sharp edges is to use the Smooth tool. With your model selected, go to the Edit Mode (press TAB) and select the Smooth tool from the menu. This will smooth out your model, which will help to clear any sharp edges.