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Prerequisites

Download and Install Blender​

Download the latest version of Blender here. It is compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux platforms.

Set Up Blender Scene​

Step 1. Download Genies Starter Pack Assets​

Starter files:

Step 2. Import Starter Pack Assets​

Open a new Blender scene. Navigate to File → Import → FBX (.fbx) and find the location of the starter assets that you just downloaded. Bring the mannequin, layering guides and the fashion kit to your scene and leave them where they are for now.

Blender FBX

Step 3. Display Polycount​

Polycount is a very important aspect of modeling for mobile and AR experiences. Having the polycount displayed while you are working gives you a good understanding on how much detail you can add to your model.

To display your scene polycount, toggle the Viewport overlay and check the Statistics box. Viewport Display options are in the upper right of the 3D Viewport (examples below). In the upper left of the viewport the scenes polycount will be shown.

  • The viewport Overlay button:

Overlay Button

  • Check the Statistics box first shown here in Viewport Overlays:

Blender Stats

  • Once you add the polycount display, it will show up in the upper left corner like this:

Polycount Display

We can also see the details at the bottom of the Window, aka the status bar. It will sow the selected mesh details as well as any errors. Right Click on the status bar to see more information.