Building something in Blender is phenomenal, and maybe you have reached a point where you are wondering what's next. What else can Blender offer you? How can you take your creations to a higher level? However, before solving these concerns, there are some Modes within Blender you don’t know yet that are significant when editing a model. So, let’s first find out how to understand different Modes in Blender.
In Blender, there’s something that allows you to view your model with different levels of information called Shading Modes. You can access them by pressing Z on the keyboard, which will display the shading modes menu. By default, the Solid Mode will be the principal, which you can recognize by the opaque gray cover on your objects.
But when you select the Wireframe Mode, you can observe the structure and see how your model is composed of wireframes, which are like the skeleton of your objects and can give you a more detailed view of the exact points you want to edit.
When you change into the Material Preview Mode, it will show you the material and textures of every object you have.
Note: If you only see a withe coating on your model, it's because you haven't applied any color or texture yet.
And if you pick the Rendered Mode, it will show you the solid objects, the materials, and the lighting information you have on your 3D design. In other words, this mode displays the final product of your 3D scene.
Thus, now that you understand Shading Modes, you can go to the toolbar at the top left, where you will see the other modes. But first, make sure you’re working on Object Mode. This mode selects and manipulates entire objects, like their edges and faces.
Now, when you press Tab on your keyboard, you will switch to Edit Mode. In this mode, you will be able to edit a single vertex, edge, or face. You can also access this option by clicking on the object and going to the toolbar in the upper left corner of your screen board in Blender.
Note: If you have two or more objects and need to select and transform just one, in Object Mode, you must choose it and switch to Edit Mode. That way, you’ll edit only the selected object while the others remain unchanged.
Remember that understanding a software will always give you the expertise and skill needed to become a genuine expert step by step.
