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Generate Normal Map still not working in PS 21.2.1

Explorer ,
Aug 05, 2020 Aug 05, 2020

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"Generate Normal Map" still isn't working. Nothing happens when I select it, other than the image reloading. 

 

I know others had this problem, and resetting PS's preferences seemed to work for them. It only works for me if I reset the preferences EVERY TIME I reopen Photoshop, and even then I only get one map per session to work. 

 

This is a huge wrench in my workflow and I wish Adobe would address it, as it's happening to a lot of people, across various versions. 

 

 

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Community Expert , Sep 08, 2021 Sep 08, 2021

Generate normal map uses 3D functionality which is being dropped from Photoshop.

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Community Beginner ,
Feb 21, 2024 Feb 21, 2024

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So I just used it like 2 weeks ago, then the app updated now its broke. How do I go back to the version it actually worked. I am very aware that the obj 3d was removed but had no issues with generating 3d map. I get errors about my video card not being supported, and or enable into preferences something that is in fact enabled.

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Community Expert ,
Feb 21, 2024 Feb 21, 2024

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As I stated in my answer yesterday, 3D is removed in the latest version, as announced by Adobe some time ago. If you need 3D functionality Adobe recommends v22.2

 

https://helpx.adobe.com/uk/photoshop/kb/3d-faq.html

 

Dave

 

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New Here ,
Mar 11, 2024 Mar 11, 2024

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^ That's the trick. Easy.

 

-Thanks

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Community Beginner ,
Apr 23, 2024 Apr 23, 2024

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then why is it still here-

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Community Expert ,
Mar 11, 2024 Mar 11, 2024

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3D was removed in the latest version of Photoshop. If you need this functionality your best bet is to roll back to previous version.

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Community Expert ,
Apr 23, 2024 Apr 23, 2024

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3D was removed in the latest version of Photoshop. If you need this functionality your best bet is to roll back to previous version.

By Daniel Kramer

 

 

 

No, not the "previous version", as it won't help.

 

Adobe recommends using Photoshop version 22.2 (from February 2021) if you need more stable performance with Photoshop’s 3D features. See this page for details:

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/3d-faq.html

 

Jane

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Engaged ,
Jul 26, 2024 Jul 26, 2024

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So what would be the best way to create a bump/height map from a given image if my Photoshop version misses the 3D filter functions and if I don’t want to install a vintage PS version?

Additionally: Once I might succeed in creating a bump/height map from a given image, how do I prepare that data to be used with Adobe Dimension?

Thanks!

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Jul 26, 2024 Jul 26, 2024

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Your choice within Adobe applications is to use Photoshop v22.2 or, better, use Adobe Substance 3D Sampler or Adobe 3D Designer both of which offer far more control over the process than Photoshop ever did.

 

Dave

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