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Rastering problem with new 3D tools.

New Here ,
Jan 05, 2022 Jan 05, 2022

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I've been testing out the new 3D tools and materials and for one day I didn't have an issue. (I've been using it mostly for creating 3D text). Now, out of nowhere, my 3D models lost their quality and the shadow casted is in an even lower quality — as if they're not vectors like before. 
I tried adjusting the raster settings — I am working on a RGB file with 300dpi quality. I changed the quality to 300dpi in Document Raster Effects Settings as well, and in the general preferences.

I'm so desperate I even reinstalled Illustrator and restarted my device. 

 

How can I get my 3D models back to vector? 

 

Here how it looks now:

Zrzut ekranu 2022-01-6 o 00.51.21.png

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Jan 05, 2022 Jan 05, 2022

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Did you check the Render Settings at the top right of the 3D and Materials panel as well as the softness in the Lighting?

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New Here ,
Jan 05, 2022 Jan 05, 2022

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Yes, and unfortunately, changing them doesn't do it, either 😕
Before this happened, I was able to get clear vector models in preview, without having to wait ages for the render — and it still works for me when I use the old 3D tools. 

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Jan 05, 2022 Jan 05, 2022

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And switching between GPU and CPU Preview (Cmd or Ctrl E)?

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New Here ,
Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Yes, I don't think the preview is causing the problem...

Here are two shapes made in the same document:

The one on the left made with the old 3D tool, the righ one made with the new one. 
Zrzut ekranu 2022-01-6 o 13.23.03.png

It's as if the new model is automatically rastered, converted to a print file or something. Even the colors seem to be in two different modes.

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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You cannot compare the 2 3D versions, they are very different.

Can you share an example .ai file with the problem?

Dropbox, CC Filesharing, WeTransfer, Google...

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New Here ,
Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Sure! 
Here you go:
https://we.tl/t-02hLURFdsX

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Thanks, I was expecting the shadow problem. 

This is what it is, the difference between the old an the new effect algorithms.

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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I added a shadow to your file and increased the softness.

It was very slow and this is what I get. (I would use the old effect for this and fake the shadow).

Screenshot 2022-01-06 at 15.12.56.png

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New Here ,
Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Hmm... I wonder why this wasn't an issue for me previously? Like I said, I used it for a while, with a large quantity of shapes and letters—had no issues with the quality, everything worked smooth and didn't weigh on the file. I didn't render it, the preview appeared to be a vector, same for the shadow. 
It's frustrating, almost as if I unintentionally broke something in my preferences (I had restored it to default, but nothing changed)

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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How large are those objects?

Did you enable Raytracing?

After you enable it, you have to click on "Render"

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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I'm using a 600x600px file, but before this issue appeared, the 3D models worked fine no matter the size, so I don't think that's causing the problem. The issue is that it's no longer a vector-model (idk if that's the right way to name it), As I said, before this was a problem I didn't have to render the model to get it vector-sharp.

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Then please open the Raytracing options and check the vector option in there.

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Jan 06, 2022 Jan 06, 2022

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Well, it appears that it fixed the problem of just one of my shapes, but the shadow casted is still pixelated... and when I check that option for any other shape, it still does nothing.
I posted a link to my file in the message above—if you have the time, maybe it would be easier for you to look at the settings there and somehow figure out why it's not working for me? Much appreciated.

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The shadow will never be a vector shape.

As for the other shape you are talking about: is it in that file? I haven't seen it.

 

It will also always depend on the surface if Illustrator is able to draw sharp edges. Most of those surfaces will need to be rendered as pixels.

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