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How to export ai files to .obj

Case0535
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Jun 06, 2019 Jun 06, 2019

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Hi Guys. I need to find a way to export ai files to .obj files.

Is there a plug-in or another way to do this?

I have a 3d program (Silo 3D) that will accept .obj files after I have exported to svg an file, converted in wings3D to .obj file and then opened in Silo.

Adobe's dimensions does not work on my Mac.

Thanks in Advance-

-C

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Case0535
Participant , Aug 02, 2019 Aug 02, 2019

Ok - I think I have found a work around. It requires Photoshop as a go-between though.

1 - Create shape/ letters in illustrator.

2 - Copy and paste into Photoshop as a smart object.

3 - Select layer of the smart object you just imported.

4 - Select 'New 3D Extrusion from selected layer' under the 3D menu.
     Photoshop will create a 3D object from your imported layer.

5 - Select Export 3D Layer from the 3D menu.

6 - A save dialog box will pop up. Select the format. In this case I selected Wavefront/O

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little bee
Community Beginner , Nov 19, 2022 Nov 19, 2022

I know this is an old thread, but now you can export obj. files directly from illustrator and use them in Dimension. 🙂 You just have to use the Export Asset window, not the regular export menu.

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Feb 01, 2024 Feb 01, 2024

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Seems fully discontinued now, what happened @ADOBE ?

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Feb 01, 2024 Feb 01, 2024

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Use the 3D&Materials to create an object and export using the Asset Export panel

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