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How to update blender 2.8
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- Rodney Zamora
If you're new to Blender, you might be wondering how to update it to the latest version. Here's a quick guide on how to do just that!
First, open the Blender preferences window by going to Edit > Preferences.
In the preferences window, select the "Add-ons" tab.
Next, click on the "Install Add-on from File" button.
A file browser window will open. Navigate to the location of the downloaded .zip file for the latest version of Blender, and select it.
Click the "Install Add-on from File" button. The add-on will be installed and enabled automatically.
Now, go to the "Updates" tab in the preferences window.
Check the "Always check for updates" option, and then click the "Check now" button.
If there is an update available, it will be downloaded and installed automatically.
That's it! You're now running the latest version of Blender.
Related questions:
Q: How do I update Blender without losing files?
A: There are two ways to update Blender without losing files:
Use the "Check for Updates" feature in the Blender Preferences.
Download the latest version of Blender from the official website and replace your existing installation.
Q: What is the latest version of Blender?
A: The latest version of Blender is 2.70.
Q: How do I update Blender without losing settings and addons?
A: To update Blender without losing settings and addons, first make sure to backup your current Blender installation. Then, download the latest version of Blender from the official website and install it over your current installation. Finally, restore your settings and addons from the backup.
Q: Do I need to uninstall old Blender to update?
A: No, you don't need to uninstall old Blender to update.