Uploaded August 2018 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago

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"Precision modeling using Blender" - Part 2 - 3D Cursor and origin

With this episode I want to delve deeper into the mysteries of "Precision modeling using Blender". Todays Blender 2.79 topic is the use of the 3D Cursor and the origin for precision modelling.

The overall goal of the video series is to improve and facilitate the modeling process with Blender to use it like a CAD tool. This includes that we want to model the model parts exactly with predetermined sizes. To achieve this goal in Blender, I will continue to show tools and procedures in Blender.

Content:
- 3DC - Positioning and precision modelling
- 3DC - Use with and set object origin
- 3DC - Positioning and aligning
objects and model parts
- 3DC - Used to snap, rotate or
scale objects or model parts
- 3DC - Use "Enhanced 3D Cursor" plugin
- Script 3D Cursor using a Python script

Addon: Enhanced 3D Cursor
svn.blender.org/svnroot/bf-extensions/contrib/py/scripts/addons/space_view3d_enhanced_3d_cursor.py

Look also here for more information:
blenderaddonlist.blogspot.com/2014/05/addon-enhanced-3d-cursor.html