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Troubleshoot error messages when applying 3D materials to objects

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October 28, 2021
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While using 3D effects, in Illustrator you might encounter the following error messages and limitations:

Unsupported objects: 3D effects are not supported on raster images, Mesh, single anchor point object, etc. If you apply the effect to an unsupported object, you will receive this error message.

"3D and Materials' effect currently works only on some object types and cannot apply as multiple instances."

Complex objects: For certain complex paths, 3D effects are only partially applied. In such scenarios, you will get this error message.

"3D and Materials' effect currently does not apply entirely on some object types."

Stacking 3D effects: Stacking multiple 3D effect instances on an object is not supported as of now. If you attempt to add 3D effect to an object which already has 3D effect applied, you will get this error message.

"3D and Materials' effect currently works only on some object types and cannot apply as multiple instances."

Export as OBJ: You can export 3D effects as a 3D model in OBJ file format. This file format doesn’t include materials and only includes the shape of the object. Support for other formats that support materials will be introduced in future updates.

Optimize Illustrator performance on your operating system: Use the information in the following articles to optimize Illustrator performance on your OS.

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We hope that this information helps in improving your experience of using the app. If you need further assistance, please post your query in the community, and we will do our best to assist you.

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Correct answer Monika Gause

I drag a single png into Illustrator try to make it 3d and I get this error every time it's very frustrating!

By @goodjobnio

3D can be applied to vector paths, but not to PNGs.

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pfm

Participant

I am new to Ai and I have drawn a rectangle background with some text on the artwork added using the Type Tool when I try to render a 3d material of all of the elements grouped, I get the "3D and Materials' effect currently does not apply entirely on some object types." error message. I made a similar artwork yesterday with no problems, what am I doing wrong for it to be happening now?

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Yasir777

Known Participant

It depends what you used to create the art, did you apply a Gradient or used the mesh tool?

if you didn't then the other possibility you might have not applied the correct 3D.

if you supply a screenshot of your art, it will be easier to help you trouble shoot.

keep in mind if you drew a rectangle then if you applied the effect by itself by selecting extrude or revolve - which only works for a circular object.

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pfm

Participant

Hello there, I have attached the artwork below along with a reference inspo photo for what I am trying to achieve. Even when all of the elements are grouped, they won't seem to react with each other to create the cushion-like effect.

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heather30439665apt6

Participant

How can I make 3d puff tumbler wraps

Monika Gause

Community Expert

You need to create the artwork for printing? Or is this about the 3D effect?

In any case: please create a new thread and describe in detail what you want to do

EugeneRim

Participant

Shrishti Bali, thank you. I got your letter. It didn't take long, just a few months. During these months, I lost the Illustrator application.

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goodjobnio

Participant

I drag a single png into Illustrator try to make it 3d and I get this error every time it's very frustrating!

Monika Gause

Correct answer

Community Expert

I drag a single png into Illustrator try to make it 3d and I get this error every time it's very frustrating!

By @goodjobnio

3D can be applied to vector paths, but not to PNGs.

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Roachy_

Participant

I am unable to use 3d on any of my works even basic fonts that come with Illustrator. I was previously able to use it without issue on multiple illustrations that I turned into vectors on Illustrator, but now no matter what object I use it says it's too complex or not supported. I'm very confused.

Monika Gause

Community Expert

I am unable to use 3d on any of my works even basic fonts that come with Illustrator. I was previously able to use it without issue on multiple illustrations that I turned into vectors on Illustrator, but now no matter what object I use it says it's too complex or not supported. I'm very confused.

By @Roachy_

How much RAM is installed?

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Maxwell27818904okzf

Participant

I am doing typography on the Arch right now and I added both envelop distort(make with mesh: 4x4). Then added the 3D Matiriels and now it shows this error "3D and Materials' effect currently works only on some object types and cannot apply as multiple instances." I have 2 questions, does the envelope distort tool count as a 3D tool? And mainly how can I do both at the same time because I have done it with other words as well?

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

As mentioned above, mesh objects are not supported in the 3D and Materials effect.

You may want to try the Cassic 3D effect.

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Yasir777

Known Participant

I created a mesh shape to export as an .obj file to use in Adobe Dimension but was getting

'3D and Materials' effect currently works only on some object types and cannot apply as multiple instances.'

I dont see where is an option from 3D classic to export?

could be more detailed, thank you so much.

Yasir

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Zachary5E28

Participant

I am new to 3D in Illustrator. I createdd a basic 3D shape, saved the file, closed everything, opened up the file an hour later, and now I am unable to edit the objects 3D properties. It shows me the properties and I make changes but I get this error message: " '3d and materials' effect currently works only on some object types and cannot apply as multiple instances. I don't understand. Before I closed Illustrator and saved the file, I was able to edit angles and lighting and such. Now I can't. I haven't done anything else to the object, so what is going on?

Monika Gause

Community Expert

Can you please show us your objects, the appearance panel with selected object, and what exactly you are editing. If possible, could you upload the AI file to Dropbox or the like and post a link in this forum? So we could try out your file? You can delete everything from the file that is not related.

EugeneRim

Participant

- Thanks You!

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