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thepurplegoat
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April 25, 2017
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How do I create a 3D sphere out of icons?

  • April 25, 2017
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Hello,

I am trying to create a globe made from different icons that I created. I want it to look something like this but with my icons. I am having trouble with the 3D map art.

Thank you!

Keri

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Correct answer Mike_Gondek10189183

Ingredients

  • half circle
  • one embedded image or vector art

Drag the image to you symbols and choose static. Then on the half circle add an effect >> 3D >> Revolve. Click on map art and choose the symbol you made.

You may want to start with art that looks extruded on a few of them as in your sample, alternatively you will need to expand and manually create the extrusions.

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Mike_Gondek10189183
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Mike_Gondek10189183Community ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
April 25, 2017

Ingredients

  • half circle
  • one embedded image or vector art

Drag the image to you symbols and choose static. Then on the half circle add an effect >> 3D >> Revolve. Click on map art and choose the symbol you made.

You may want to start with art that looks extruded on a few of them as in your sample, alternatively you will need to expand and manually create the extrusions.

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    thepurplegoatAuthor
    Participant
    April 25, 2017

    Thank you for taking the time to comment. This is what I have been doing but for some reason the symbol I created wouldn't show up. There must have been an issue with one of the elements. I recreated the icons and now it is working. Thanks again!

    Mike_Gondek10189183
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    Mike_Gondek10189183Community Expert
    Community Expert
    April 26, 2017

    If you were successfully able to create a symbol that should show up when you click on map art.

    What option do you get when you map art and click on symbols, is none the only option. Can I see the symbol options you choose just incase there is something like how the symbol is named or another option that may be interfering.

    Though I mentioned choosing static, that really does not make a difference for this, ( just when you rotate or transform symbols with effects like drop shadow). Was an error on my part mentioning that.

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      Michele Weisbart
      Inspiring
      April 25, 2017

      You might be better trying something like envelop distort > make with top object. If you make a pattern out of your object, make the envelop distort and under the options for the distortion, make sure that the pattern distorts, you will get a similar effect. Of course the objects that are popping out as above will require additional work, but this might be an easier alternative to start with.

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      thepurplegoatAuthor
      Participant
      April 25, 2017

      I will try that, thank you!

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