Blender 3D Basics Beginner's Guide Second Edition

Time for action – adding the boat name

Now, it's time to add the boat name and affix it to the stern of the sloop:

1. Open the file of the sloop that you saved before working on the boat names.
2. Press Z to get Solid shading. Press A to deselect all objects.
3. Press Ctrl + NumPad 3 to get the Left side view.
4. In the File menu, select Append.
5. Find 4909OS_09_sloop_Miss_Blender_Nassau.blend, or the file you made with your favorite boat name.
6. Open the Object folder.
7. Select Miss_Blender_Nassau or the name you chose for your boat with Shift + LMB. Choose the name from the Object directory.
8. Press the LMB on the Link/Append from Library button.
9. Press G and move the name to the stern of the boat where you can see it, and then press the LMB to release it.
10. Press R, Z, 180 ...