Cube: How to Cut an Object Using Knife Project in Blender 2.77

This updated guide examines Cube: How to Cut an Object Using Knife Project in Blender 2.77 and organizes the essential facts, background, and practical takeaways in clear American English.

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Setting Up the Object

1. Add a new cube by pressing⇧Shift+A» Mesh » Cube.
2. Continue to add a new circle by pressing⇧Shift+A» Mesh » Circle.
3. Press theRkey, hit theXkey and type 90 to rotate the circle 90 degrees around the x-axis.
4. Switch from the Perspective View Mode (persp) to the Orthographic View Mode (ortho). You can do this by pressing the Numpad5key.
5. Press the Numpad1key to view from the front of the cube.
6. PressGto move the circle to the center of the cube. Then pressSto scale the circle.
7. PressAto deselect all visible objects in scene. Hold down the⇧and right click on the circle first. Then right click on the cube.
8. Switch from Object Mode to Edit Mode by pressingTab↹. In the Tool Shelf panel, select Tool » Knife Project. PressTto open the Tool Shelf panel if you don't see it.

Method 1: Using Cut-Through

1. Select theCut throughoption in Knife Project. This will cut both two sides of the cube.
2. Press theDeletekey » Faces to cut holes in the cube.

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Method 2: Using the Cut Through Tool

1. Deselect theCut throughoption. You will cut only one side of the cube – the front of the cube.
2. Press theDeletekey » Faces to cut a hole in the front of the cube.