Jul 5, 2013
I spent about 45 minutes with tech support to no avail. It has been confirmed through tech support that my MacBook Air does meet all system requirements for PS CC and to use the 3d features. However, I can't. I get a few error messages. One is 'Could not complete the new 3d extrusion because there is not enough memory (RAM) - but they (Adobe support) confirmed there is enough memory. Another error message I get is 'your startup disk is full'. Basically a lot of the 3d features are not available. I've searched the forum and didn't see anything. After 45 minutes with tech support they said this is a 'common' problem with MacBook Air users and Mac Pro users.Â
In Photoshop CC, you'll have to create your drawing in 2D first and then convert that layer to 3D. It took us a while to figure it out, but creating a 3D object from scratch was as simple as. Computer video editing apps. Solved: I can't select to 'new 3d extrusion from selected layer' i don't know why i cant select.
Approximate time: 1 hour
This is a tutorial on how to make a pair of 3D earrings (or basic extruded shape) in Photoshop CC and send them to a 3D printing service. Much of this is based on the information in this awesome tutorial from Adobe.
Step 1 – Create a new Photoshop CC document
Use these settings (2 inches square is about the largest earring size you'd want):
Step 2 – Create a drawing
Create a basic vector line drawing in Photoshop.
App that plays wmv files. The important thing is that the lines are at least 3 pts wide and that it is on a transparent layer. You will know the layer is transparent by the checkerboard pattern.
Your document should now look something like this (your line shape will be different than mine):
Step 3 – Create 3D extrusion
Once you have a shape in Photoshop on a transparent layer, go to the top menu and choose -> 3D -> New 3D Extrusion from Selected Layer.
Step 4 – Set extrusion depth
The Photoshop environment will change to the 3D Workspace and you will see new 3D layer panel and properties panels.
The default extrusion is too deep for an earring so we'll change it to .125″ deep.
Step 5 – Set location and angle
Now we need to place the item to be printed in the middle of the x/y/z axis and lying horizontally. It also needs to be lying on top of the ground, as it represents the printing plate surface.
Step 6 – Set printing specifications & export
It will take a few minutes once you click on ‘3D Print…'. Photoshop is optimizing your image and getting it ready for packaging.
Eventually, a dialog box will appear asking you to review the model and export. Click on export.
Exporting will take a few minutes and will result in a file ending in ‘.stl.zip'.
Step 7 – Upload file for printing
Log into https://shapeways.com, click on ‘Design' and upload your file. You will have to set the units (inches) you used in your design. Once uploaded, you can customize, publish, and order from a variety of materials.
If you see this error ‘Thin Walls' try clicking on the words ‘Thin Walls'. Shapeways will help you diagnose and fix some problems:
Advanced modeling in Photoshop CC
Photoshop is not the best 3D modeling tool for complex 3D designs. However, you can combine multiple 3D layers easily.
Create multiple pixel layers as described above in steps 1-2.
Create new extrusion layers for each layer (must be done independently)
Merge 3D layers (Top Menu -> 3D -> Merge 3D Layers)
Photoshop 3d Extrusion Greyed Out
Now each layer is on the same x/y/z field and they can each be moved around individually.
For each object, set the location on the x/y/z axis approximately where you want it to be.
You can move objects either by selecting them and using the Coordinates panel in the Properties box or by selecting them and manipulating the x/y/z axis/rotation/scale tool:
Keep in mind that a 3D printer can not print into thin air so your design must be able to layer from the bottom up.
Photoshop Cc 3d Text
Resources
New 3d Extrusion Photoshop Cc Tutorial
- Shapeways tutorials: https://www.shapeways.com/tutorials/?li=bc
- Top 5 design considerations: https://www.3dcreationlab.co.uk/tutorials/top-5-considerations-when-designing-for-3d-printing.php
