If you're a 3D artist or designer using Blender, you may find yourself needing to save your files in a format that can be easily shared with others. One common and versatile file format for 3D models is OBJ, and Blender makes it easy to save your projects in this format. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to save Blender files as OBJ.
1. Open your Blender project: First, open the Blender project that you want to save as an OBJ file. Make sure you have finished all the necessary modeling, texturing, and other modifications before proceeding.
2. Select the objects: In Blender, you can have multiple objects in a single project. If you want to export only specific objects as an OBJ file, make sure to select them before exporting. You can do this by right-clicking on each object while holding down the Shift key, or by using the Outliner panel to select objects.
3. Go to File menu: Once you have selected the objects you want to export, go to the 'File' menu at the top left corner of the Blender interface.
4. Choose 'Export' option: In the File menu, hover over the 'Export' option to reveal a list of file formats you can export to. Select 'Wavefront (.obj)' from the list.
5. Adjust export settings: A new pop-up window will appear with options for OBJ export settings. Here, you can adjust options such as scale, smoothing, and which objects to include in the export. Take a moment to review and adjust these settings according to your needs.
6. Set the file path and name: After adjusting the export settings, choose the file path where you want to save the OBJ file. You can also rename the file at this point if necessary.
7. Click 'Export OBJ': Once you are satisfied with the export settings and file path, click the 'Export OBJ' button to save your Blender project as an OBJ file.
8. Check the exported file: After the export is complete, navigate to the file path you chose earlier and check to make sure that the OBJ file was saved successfully. You can now use this file for sharing, importing into other 3D software, or any other purposes you may have.
Saving Blender files as OBJ is a simple process that allows you to easily share your 3D models with others or use them in other projects. By following these steps, you can ensure that your files are saved in a compatible format for a wide range of applications and workflows.
