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	programmatic effects that can be a huge time saver in certain cases.	programmatic effects that can be a huge time saver in certain cases.

	The included :doc:`spin </modeling/meshes/editing/duplicating/spin>`	The included :doc:`spin </modeling/meshes/editing/duplicating/spin>`
	and :doc:`screw </modeling/meshes/editing/duplicating/screw>` functions are examples of a modeling scripts that	and :doc:`screw </modeling/meshes/editing/duplicating/screw>` functions are two examples of modeling scripts that
	might otherwise take significantly more work to replicate by hand through mesh or curve modeling.	might otherwise take significantly more work to replicate by hand through mesh or curve modeling.

		Mesh Modeling Modes
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		Mesh modeling is done within the 3D View and accomplished with the help of parameters and tools that are found in its many associated panels.
		The 3D View has three principal modes that allow for the creation of, and the editing and manipulation of the mesh models. Each of the three modes have a variety of tools. Some tools may be found in one or more of the modes.
		The three modes that are used for modeling are Object Mode, Edit Mode, and Sculpt Mode.
		Creation of a mesh primitive typically starts by adding a mesh object in Object Mode. Mesh primitives may also be added while in Edit Mode.
		Limited types of editing such as size, location, and orientation can be accomplished in Object Mode.
		Object mode also provides the means to Join and Group multiple mesh primitives. More detailed editing of the mesh model痴 shape is done in Edit Mode, and Sculpt Mode.
		The nature of these three modes determines the tools that are available within the various panels of the 3D View.
		Switching between the three modes while modeling is common and is to be expected. Some tools may be available in more than one mode while others may be unique to a particular mode.
		Tools that are found in more than one mode produce similar results when they are used, but at times they can exhibit some unique operational characteristics that are an inherent part of the mode in which they are used.
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