Exploring the 3D View window – the heart of Blender

Finally, it's time to focus on the 3D View as shown in the following screenshot. It's the primary window where you will do most of your work.

Exploring the 3D View window – the heart of Blender

Keep your eye on the cursor. Whatever window the Blender cursor is over is the active window. For example, if you want to work in the 3D View, the cursor must be over the 3D View window; if you want to work in the Timeline, the cursor must be over the Timeline window.

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