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Step 3 In the Shader Editor, locate the Principled BSDF node.
USING THE NODE CONTEXT MENU
Right-click on the connection
between two nodes to access a
menu with useful options:
Add: Inserts a new node
between two connected nodes.
Paste: Places a copied node
between two nodes.
Find Nodes: Opens a search
box to locate a specific node.
Cut Links: Removes a connection between nodes.
Mute Links: Temporarily disables a connection without deleting it.
Understanding a Node
Each node in Blender has four main parts:
Title: The name of the node, shown at the top.
Inputs: Found on the left side, these receive data to control the
node’s function.
Outputs: Found on the right side, these send processed data
to other nodes.
Properties: Adjustable settings in the Node Properties panel,
controlling how the node behaves.
SHADING
Shading in Blender refers to the process of creating and applying materials to 3D objects, giving
them realistic or stylised appearances. Blender’s shading system is based on a node-based
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