Using Illustrator's 3D Menu and tools

Question

I've been using Illustrator for a lot of years, but I can't remember when the "3D and Materials" menu appeared. I've never used it, but examples I've seen have been encouraging. So where can I find the clearest, most accessible teaching package on how to use 3D in AI? I've watched a few (4-5) YouTube videos, but they move pretty fast and don't necessarily start from  a blank slate. I'm hoping to be able to produce files for simple, basic 3-D printing.

Anubhav M · Accepted Answer

Hello @Birck26522206xiz8,Thanks for reaching out. Would you mind trying out the suggestions shared in these video tutorials (https://adobe.ly/3RguZbD) (https://adobe.ly/3x9Hjnc) to check if they help?Looking forward to hearing from you. Thanks,Anubhav

Monika Gause · Answer

You cannot use Illustrator for that, because Illustrator does not glue the objects it creates.

You can use Illustrator to create the primitives and then use a real vector app to build the objects for 3D printing though.

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