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B.B.K.
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October 31, 2019
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Creating a smart object in a "puzzle" style

  • October 31, 2019
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To cut the explanation short - like a puzzle mock-up model. I need one image that that will be separated in multiple instances but generated form single image that is inserted in smart object properties.

Sorry if this is n00b question, its just that I never did it.. thanks.

 

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Chuck Uebele
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November 1, 2019

Here is what I was talking about. multible smart objects that if one is changed, all the other ones change. Then each SO as a vector mask of a puzzle piece, so you can move them around. Or you can put them all in another SO and transform them as a group. a layer style of bevel and emboss was given to all the layers.

 

Chuck Uebele
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October 31, 2019

I'm not sure if this is what you want, but you might want to check out this link with actions.

https://www.designeasy.co/2015/05/free-puzzle-pieces-actions-for.html

Chuck Uebele
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October 31, 2019

You can do this with a smart object that you duplicate to the number of puzzles  pieces that you want. There might be a limit on the number of smart objects. Then you need to add a vector mask to each of those smart objects for each puzzle piece. Using Illustrator to create the vector masks would be easier, as you could use the divide command to separate multiple paths into self contained puzzle shapes.

lambiloon
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October 31, 2019

Hi for making anything custome like mockup , you first need to learn how smart objects work check following video of mockup making you will get an idea how you can work on your own project.

 

https://youtu.be/1xG68eZbYrA

 

Regards

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional
B.B.K.
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October 31, 2019

Thanks for the video, but this is not what Ive asked.. 

Making it simple :

One smart object = 2-3-4-5-6-7 etc. separate pieces scattered around.

instance = 

So all these pieces are different markers for the image position (perspective adjustment) 

And the source is a SINGLE smart object with a single image.

So my question is how to create a smart object that is divided on multiple pieces with individual persective adjustments?

lambiloon
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October 31, 2019

Hi i dont think so it is possible to control all elements using one smart object with different pictures or angle only one is possible at time.

 

Regards

Ali Sajjad / Graphic Design Trainer / Freelancer / Adobe Certified Professional