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blender: Start an interactive Blender session in the terminal with a python console (do `import bpy` after starting).
$ blender --background --python-console
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This command is used to launch the Blender software in the background mode and open the Python console.

Here's a breakdown of each component:

  • blender: This is the command to launch Blender, which is a versatile 3D computer graphics software. It can be used for tasks like modeling, animation, rendering, and more.
  • --background: This flag tells Blender to run in the background mode, which means it won't open a graphical user interface (GUI). This is useful when you want to execute Blender commands or scripts without the need for the graphical interface.
  • --python-console: This flag instructs Blender to open the Python console upon startup. The Python console provides an interactive environment where you can execute Python scripts, access Blender's API, and perform various tasks using Python scripting.

By combining these flags, the command blender --background --python-console allows you to launch Blender in the background mode and have access to the Python console for scripting and automation purposes.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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