Normal map creation corrupts screen display - transparent background

Question

When creating Normal maps in the last three versions of Photoshop the result is good but it distrupts the display creating transparent areas where the background areas were, this shows through the quick launch items etc.  The display is not always updated with the normal map either.  This requires a full restart of Photoshop to regain the normal appearance.

davescm · Accepted Answer

Try going to Preferences > Technology Previews and check "Deactivate Native Canvas". Then click OK and close and restart Photoshop.

Note though that 3D functionality, including the generation of normal maps, is to be discontinued in Photoshop. More details here: https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/3d-faq.html

Dave

davescm · Answer

I am not an employee so I am not privy to future plans from Adobe, however the Substance 3D apps are separate to CC.

You can of course keep the current or older versions installed when the next major version of Photoshop comes along. Just make sure the CC Desktop app is set to keep the older version installed. That will give you access to the current version for generating your normal maps as well as the newer version.

Dave

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