[Bf-docboard-svn] bf-manual: [9585] trunk/blender_docs/manual: Getting Started: Reformatting and Adding Extra Explanations

Aaron Carlisle noreply at blender.org
Wed Sep 28 01:21:45 CEST 2022 

Revision: 9585
          https://developer.blender.org/rBM9585
Author:   Blendify
Date:     2022-09-28 01:21:44 +0200 (Wed, 28 Sep 2022)
Log Message:
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Getting Started: Reformatting and Adding Extra Explanations

Author: @Tobin with edits

Differential Revision: https://developer.blender.org/D15565

Modified Paths:
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    trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/community.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/introduction.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/defaults.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/introduction.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/help.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/introduction.rst
    trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/topbar.rst

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/community.rst
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--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/community.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/community.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -26,8 +26,8 @@
 ===============
 
 Blender's community is one of its greatest features, so apart from this user manual,
-there are many different ways to get support from other users, such as :ref:`blender-chat`
-and `Stack Exchange <https://blender.stackexchange.com/>`__.
+there are many different ways to get support from other users, such as :ref:`blender-chat`,
+`Stack Exchange <https://blender.stackexchange.com/>`__, and `Reddit <https://reddit.com/r/blender/>`__.
 
 For studios and organizations there is `Enterprise support <https://www.blender.org/support/>`__,
 and for studios looking to add Blender to their pipeline, `Blender Studio <https://studio.blender.org/>`__

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/introduction.rst
===================================================================
--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/introduction.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/about/introduction.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -21,10 +21,10 @@
 =================
 
 Blender has a wide variety of tools making it suitable for almost any sort of media production.
-People and studios around the world use it for hobby projects, commercials, and feature films.
+Professionals, hobbyists, and studios around the world use it for creating animations, game assets,
+motion graphics, TV shows, concept art, story-boarding, commercials, and feature films.
 
-Check out the `User Stories page <https://www.blender.org/about/user-stories/>`__
-on the Blender website for more examples.
+Check out the `User Stories page <https://www.blender.org/about/user-stories/>`__ on the Blender website for more examples.
 
 
 Key Features

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/defaults.rst
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--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/defaults.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/defaults.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -21,13 +21,13 @@
    Presets for the default :doc:`keymap </editors/preferences/keymap>` for Blender.
    Note that this manual assumes that you use the "Blender" keymap.
 
-   Blender
+   :Blender:
       This is the default keymap.
       Read more about this keymap :doc:`here </interface/keymap/blender_default>`.
-   Blender 2.7x
+   :Blender 2.7x:
       This keymap is intended to match an older series of Blender versions
       and is designed for people upgrading who do not want to learn the updated keymap.
-   Industry Compatible
+   :Industry Compatible:
       This keymap is intended to match common creation software
       and is intended for people who use many different such applications.
       Read more about this keymap :doc:`here </interface/keymap/industry_compatible>`.
@@ -38,13 +38,13 @@
    Controls the action of :kbd:`Spacebar`.
    These and other shortcuts can be modified in the :doc:`keymap preferences </editors/preferences/keymap>`.
 
-   Play
+   :Play:
       Starts playing through the :doc:`Timeline </editors/timeline>`.
       This option is good for animation or video editing.
-   Tools
+   :Tools:
       Opens the Toolbar underneath the cursor to quickly change the active tool.
       This option is good if doing a lot of modeling or rigging.
-   Search
+   :Search:
       Opens up the :doc:`Menu Search </interface/controls/templates/operator_search>`.
       This option is good for someone who is new to Blender and is unfamiliar with its menus and shortcuts.
 Theme

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/introduction.rst
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--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/introduction.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/configuration/introduction.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -22,9 +22,11 @@
 
 If you have a compact keyboard without a separate number pad, enable
 :menuselection:`Preferences --> Input --> Keyboard --> Emulate Numpad`.
+This gives you the 3D view shortcuts regularly used on the number pad.
 
 If you do not have a middle mouse button, you can enable
 :menuselection:`Preferences --> Input --> Mouse --> Emulate 3 Button Mouse`.
+This allows you to hold the :kbd:`Alt`  or :kbd:`OS` key while dragging with the mouse, to orbit.
 
 See :doc:`Input Preferences </editors/preferences/input>` for details.
 

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/help.rst
===================================================================
--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/help.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/getting_started/help.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -50,7 +50,8 @@
 
 You may want to access help for a tool or area from within Blender.
 
-Use the keyboard shortcut or context menu item to visit pages of this reference manual from within Blender.
+To do so; hover the cursor over the tool or button you need help with and
+use the keyboard shortcut or context menu item to visit pages of this reference manual from within Blender.
 This opens a web page relating to the button under the cursor, supporting both tool and value buttons.
 
 .. note::

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/introduction.rst
===================================================================
--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/introduction.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/introduction.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -13,10 +13,13 @@
 
 Blender's interface is separated into three main parts:
 
-- :doc:`Topbar </interface/window_system/topbar>` at the very top.
-- :doc:`Areas </interface/window_system/areas>` in the middle.
-- :doc:`Status Bar </interface/window_system/status_bar>` at the bottom.
+- The :doc:`Topbar </interface/window_system/topbar>` at the very top, consists of the main menu,
+  which is used for saving, importing and exporting files, configuring settings, and rendering among other functions.
+- :doc:`Areas </interface/window_system/areas>` in the middle, which is the main workspace
+- The :doc:`Status Bar </interface/window_system/status_bar>` at the bottom,
+  which displays shortcut suggestions and relevant statistics.
 
+
 .. figure:: /images/interface_window-system_introduction_default-screen.png
 
    Blender's default Screen Layout. Topbar (blue), Areas (green) and Status Bar (red).
@@ -25,10 +28,12 @@
 Customization
 =============
 
-Blender also makes heavy use of keyboard shortcuts to speed up work.
-These can also be customized in the :ref:`Keymap Editor <prefs-input-keymap-editor>`.
+.. rubric:: Keyboard shortcuts
 
+Blender makes heavy use of keyboard shortcuts to speed up work.
+These can be customized in the :ref:`Keymap Editor <prefs-input-keymap-editor>`.
 
+
 .. rubric:: Theme colors
 
 Blender allows for most of its interface colors to be changed to suit the needs of the user.
@@ -36,3 +41,9 @@
 in the Manual, it could be that your default theme has been altered.
 Creating a new theme or selecting/altering a pre-existing one can be done by opening
 the :doc:`Preferences </editors/preferences/index>` and clicking on the *Themes* tab.
+
+.. rubric:: Accessibility
+
+Blender has several options for visibility customization,
+including resolution scale, and the ability to load custom fonts.
+These settings can be configured in the :doc:`Interface Preferences </editors/preferences/interface>`.

Modified: trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/topbar.rst
===================================================================
--- trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/topbar.rst	2022-09-27 23:00:09 UTC (rev 9584)
+++ trunk/blender_docs/manual/interface/window_system/topbar.rst	2022-09-27 23:21:44 UTC (rev 9585)
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
 =====
 
 .. figure:: /images/interface_window-system_topbar_menus.png
-   :align: center
+   :align: left
 
 
 .. _topbar-blender_menu:

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