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CS6 3D error (bug?) "Could not complete your request because the path is too complex."

Forum|Forum|13 years ago
June 27, 2012
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I'm running into a bit of a problem with having a shape extruded in 3D.

If I draw a rectangle shape set to path over an image and then choose "source - work path" and "3D extrusion" I will get a 3D rectangle with the image on the front side.

If I draw a 3 sided polygon (triangle) set to path over an image and then choose "source - work path" and "3D extrusion" I will get a error telling me that the path is too complex.

I'm doing the exact same thing.

Now, if I have 4 sides plus, on the polygon it will extrude just fine.

Something seems to be happening with 3 sided polygons.

This holds true with the pen tool as well. Three points will give you the error, 4 and above seem not to.

Any ideas and to why this is happening?

Thanks!

Lux

CS6 - latest build

Mac 12 core

24gigs Ram

Cloud subscriber

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Darth_Mufasa44

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I had a similar problem, I dont think they are the same though. I fixed mine by slightly upscaling the image. it might have been too small for the effect to render.

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victoriae2015

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I ran into the same issue. Although I found a fix through opening the image into Illustrator, the same fix works with Photoshop.

The issue is that the bit size is too large. It can be changed by selecting Image, mode, 8 bits.

This will allow for the 3D extrusion.

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Mr Moulton

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‌running a Mac Pro & cc2015. Kept getting the path too complex warning, both using vector shape (star)path or shape tool. I had extruded a 20 point star long ago, smooth indent set to 99%. FINALLY remembered the fix.

I was working full screen (2560 x 1440 @ 300 dpi. WRONG.

New file @ 1000px square & 72 dpi. Drug out the same exact 20 point star as a path and extruded from path, not layer. Later drug that into a full size file, resized & re-rendered w/o a hitch.

THe problem for me is either the initial size OR dpi. Haven't played with it enough to say more.

I can say I edited source while in 3D property panel and the object is still vector sharp.

HOpe and this helps. About blew a gasket tonight until I recalled the fix.

Apologies for typing from a phone...

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cicadacomputing

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Hi, just change your color setting: image < mode < rgb. 3D mode is not compatible in cmyk.

SG...

Adobe Employee

Hi,

Was this meant for another post? The OP did not have a problem with the color mode of document. The problem was a bug that has been fixed, regarding a problem with 3 point closed paths.

Also, this thread is a year old. Generally, digging up stale threads is not very useful.

regards,

steve

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samtotman

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Work around. (CS6)

(1) Draw your trangle shape.

(2) Convert one of the corners to a smooth corner (just barely). If you doesn't work, bend flex it a little more, and try again.

(3) 3D/New 3D extrusion from selected layer.

(4) Switch camera to top view.

(5) With 3D layer selected, in the coordinates menu of Properties panel, set X angle to 90.