I' m trying to find an older version of Blender, probably something between 2.7 and 2.79. My current computer can run Blender, but not with out "artifacts". I can' figure out how to get rid of those artifacts, so I thought I'd stick with an older version, so I can get back in practice. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

You should be able to download it from here.

You can download all older versions of Blender from this link   https://www.blender.org/download/previous-versions/ 

Thanks guys. That helps tons. Of course, I don't have any files anymore, so I'll be starting from scratch.

EClark1894 posted at 12:34 PM Fri, 13 January 2023 - #4453825

Thanks guys. That helps tons. Of course, I don't have any files anymore, so I'll be starting from scratch.

Blender isn't really "installed".  You just set up a folder with everything that's contained in the "zip" file, and you're ready to go.

I don't know if this is true on a Linux or Mach computer.

Thanks, Miss B. I went with  2,79b to download.

Well, I finally got back into Blender today, version 2.79b, but then I discovered that I'd been out of practice for so long, I've forgotten how to do anything except manipulate a few vertices.

Well, I found out my mouse wheel is broken, so I'll have to get a new one to turn the Blender cameras.

Well, I got my mouse wheel back today, but now I have to re-learn Blender all over again.

Hey guys, I need some help. Some of it's coming back to me, but I've been away for so long, it's amazing how much I've forgotten in Blender. How do I select several vertices at once. I know I can select the one after another, but one at a time, but how do I select several at once.

Thanks, RP. The Box and circle select were the only ones I could get working, but they should be fine.

Crap! Now I can't remember how to import a reference photo into Blender 2.79b.

shift A and choose empty>image in the empty's properties add an image

shift A and choose empty>image in the empty's properties add an image

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6Ha6Le2fOA&t=60s Try this. It might help to see it.

Thanks again, RP. I never really learned how to used Emptys. I always just added the reference image directly into Blender. But your posting a YouTbue vide made me realize that I had forgoteen how I learned much of Blender in the first place, so I went back to basics and found a video on posting a reference image directly into Blender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehosaTPOvI

EClark1894 posted at 10:46 AM Sun, 29 January 2023 - #4454868

Thanks again, RP. I never really learned how to used Emptys. I always just added the reference image directly into Blender. But your posting a YouTbue vide made me realize that I had forgoteen how I learned much of Blender in the first place, so I went back to basics and found a video on posting a reference image directly into Blender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehosaTPOvI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLjni-QVxXo

Miss B posted at 11:20 AM Sun, 29 January 2023 - #4454871

EClark1894 posted at 10:46 AM Sun, 29 January 2023 - #4454868

Thanks again, RP. I never really learned how to used Emptys. I always just added the reference image directly into Blender. But your posting a YouTbue vide made me realize that I had forgoteen how I learned much of Blender in the first place, so I went back to basics and found a video on posting a reference image directly into Blender.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mehosaTPOvI

While checking out that video Earl, I noticed a link on the right side at YouTube for a similar video for Blender 2.79 that you might find better, since Blender 2.79 is the version you're using.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLjni-QVxXo

Well, I'm getting there. Now I just have to remember how to use the shrinkwrap modifier.

I think this is pretty good considering I'm relearning as I go.

Okay, I've been stopped cold because I can't seem to follow how to mirror an object. The main problem seems to be repositioning the origin point.

Ooops looks like I spoke too soon. Now I just have to make it look like a ski boot.

Very thick and rigid.

With lots of buckles.

And thick soles.

Very thick and rigid.

With lots of buckles.

And thick soles.

hborre posted at 5:56 PM Mon, 30 January 2023 - #4455012

Very thick and rigid.

With lots of buckles.

And thick soles.

I can add a solidify modifier to thicken it up. Question I have to figure out is if the buckles are attached before or after I add the modifier. Also, I think my ankles need to be wider and the boot less tapered.

I can add a solidify modifier to thicken it up. Question I have to figure out is if the buckles are attached before or after I add the modifier. Also, I think my ankles need to be wider and the boot less tapered.

Yeah, the overall shape is bit too "form-fitting" for ski boots, can certainly bulk up the ankle/foot for more of that ski-boot look.

So far as when to add the buckles, it shouldn't matter, treat them as their own object/part [just like the real thing] so they can have their own set of modifiers. I would probably add the solidify modifier to the boot, but not "apply" it until later, that way the base geometry [the fewer points there are to tweak at any point, the better] can be tweaked through-out the process of making the buckles and anything else. Save any "destructive" or "one-way" actions like applying modifiers for as late in the process as possible.

Okay, I'll take hints for what I'm doing wrong. Nothing is sticking out from the boot mesh, but I'm still getting these protrusions from the front  toe of the boot when I apply modifiers, especially, solidify and increase the thickness.

Going nuts today. My monitor went on the fritz and I've had to use an old 15 inch hp monitor that for the life of me I can't remember how to scale or adjust the contrast on so I can see everything.

Okay, got a new monitor today. Back to the Blender salt mines!