Gradient to 3D object

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Hi everyoneI'm using the greyscale in order to engrave on plastic objects.White color to have the highest point and black point to have the lowest point.So a radial black to white gradient gives me a hole.In order to verify what i will obtain with a gradient object, i import it in Photoshop 3D tool and "translate" it into a 3D object.My problem is that if i would like to have specific angle or rounded angle in my engraved shape, i can't calculate it within illustrator.Do you know any trick or plug in to do this?Thank youRegardsMiran

John Mensinger · Answer

lemiran wroteMy problem is that if i would like to have specific angle or rounded angle in my engraved shape, i can't calculate it within illustrator.Well, as the second image you posted under "PS 3D result" illustrates, the "cone" this technique produces would be subject to relatively simple triangular geometric calculation, meaning the "angle" can be controlled by the diameter of the radial and the length of the gradient. I would concede, however that Illustrator is not equipped to facilitate inline calculations of those factors.As for a "rounded angle," you'd surely be in murky waters there if only using simple gradients, which tend to progress at a constant rate. Blends may be able to produce the ramp-curvature needed, but here again, true calculation would be quite elusive.You're in solid modeling territory here, and you're using apps that simply aren't capable of doing it with precision. I'm sorry I can't be more helpful.

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