How to Build a Pyramid in Blender

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Use Blender to create a pyramid with this clever workaround
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There are many premade meshes in Blender including the cube, the cone, and even the head of Suzanne the Monkey. You may have found this article after realizing that Blender does not have a pyramid mesh option. Blender version 2.8 will be used here, so earlier versions may or may not work with these steps. Any operating system that can run Blender should work with these steps.

Things You Should Know

  • Enter Object Mode and create a cone by selecting Add > Mesh > Cone.
  • Decrease the number of vertices from 32 to 3 or 4.
  • Adjust Radius 1, Depth, and Rotation Z to whichever values you want for your pyramid.

Steps

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    Doing so will add a cone at the origin with the pointed end facing upward. These options should be found at the top-right corner of the program window.
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    This will open a panel specifying the properties of the cone. This should be found at the bottom-left of the program window.
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    This is done by clicking the box with the number of vertices and either dragging the box with your mouse to change the number or typing your number in the box.
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    At this point, you may make the pyramid at any size you like by changing the values of "Radius 1" and "Depth". It is recommended to keep their values equal to each other unless you desire a narrow or a wide pyramid.
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    You only need to type in the number and Blender sets that to the number of degrees. This rotates the cone, now a pyramid, and aligns it with the grid.
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    At this point, the pyramid is complete.
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    It is wise to save your work periodically to avoid losing your work in the event of a crash.
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      • The number values that were changed when adjusting the cone applies when adding other types of meshes. A wide variety of new shapes can be created with this method.
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      • Save your work often so you don't lose it if Blender crashes.
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      • After creating the cone, avoid clicking anywhere except where it says "Add Cone". Clicking in a blank area or someone else may cause that option to disappear. In that case, the cone will have to be deleted and created again.
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