Getting Started with Blockout

Welcome to the Blockout documentation! Blockout is a powerful 3D modeling tool for Blender3D that allows you to create complex shapes and structures with ease.

What is Blockout?

Blockout is a 3D modeling addon designed for rapid prototyping and base shape creation. It provides intuitive tools for creating and manipulating 3D geometry through boolean operations, shape primitives, and advanced modeling techniques.

Simple to Use

1. Pick a Shape - Choose from 8 primitives
2. Pick a Mode - Select how it interacts with existing geometry
3. Draw the Object - Click and drag in the viewport

It’s that easy!

Quick Start

To get started with Blockout:

1. Install Blockout - Follow the Installation guide
2. Learn the Interface - Familiarize yourself with the Interface
3. Create Your First Shape - Try creating basic shapes with the Block Operator

Key Features

• Primitive Shapes: Create rectangles, circles, boxes, spheres, and more
• Boolean Operations: Add, cut, slice, intersect, carve, and union operations
• Advanced Tools: Bevel, veil/unveil, and custom operators
• Flexible Alignment: Powerful alignment and custom plane options
• Intuitive Interface: User-friendly design for efficient workflow

Ready to start? Head over to the Installation guide to set up Blockout on your system.

Next Steps

Once you have Blockout installed, explore these key areas:

• Block Operator - Core tool for creating and manipulating geometry
• Veil-Unveil - Manage object visibility
• Bevel - Add bevels to your geometry
• Boolean - Advanced boolean operations
• Apply Modifiers - Apply modifiers with grouping

Start your Blockout journey today and bring your 3D ideas to life!