Need help exporting a 3D layer on Photoshop CS6 Extended???

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January 13, 2018
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I have Photoshop CS6 extended version, and so can do all of the 3D edits, from switching from regular layers to 3D workspace, etc., and have no problems rendering to achieve a final finished file of multiple layers... and can even save my work in PSD, TIFF, or any other file format --- keeping track of the 3D details as well. My problem is when I try to export a 3D layer, the Pop-Up menu will not fully appear -- just flashes on and off for a split second -- so does not allow me to save an OBJ file or anything similar. It is not "grayed out", just will not fully appear... so I am stuck at that step. Plenty of RAM available, Graphics Processor enabled, etc. , so I cannot figure it out.

I am creating the 3D file because I want to print this object out, and so need to export the layer to my Cura 2.6.6 slicer in order to continue the process --- preparing it for the 3D printing itself. Anyone have any ideas or suggestions?

Thanks.

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Ussnorway7605025

Legend

I have cs6 but its been ages since I used it... in Photoshop cc the 3d panel must be active and there is a bug in that which sometimes disables it (windows systems only)

check your 3d panel is active... if no then shut Photoshop and Adobe CC down and restart them

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NighthawkPassAuthor

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Thank you for your reply, I appreciate it.

But yes, my 3D panel is open, visible and fully active. I am able to do all kinds of 3D edits, from postcard to other extrusions, wraps around objects, textures, preset shapes, depth maps, etc., and successful renderings, no limitations... Since I have the CS6 extended version I have never had any problems before. I am a MacUser, right up to date, so Windows systems are not a factor in this. I only run into a problem when I try to export a 3D layers as a step towards 3D printing. As I stated... the drop down window does not quite open, and I am somehow blocked from saving a OBJ file.

Any other input you may offer would be appreciated.

davescm

Community Expert

Thank you again for your comments.

However I don't think this is an O/S issue, but an Adobe one. I will not load High Sierra for other reasons, but am quite adequate with Yosemite OSX 10.10.5 on my MacBook Pro. I'm utilizing the entire CS6 extended spectrum, from Lightroom to After Effects and everything in between. Not precluded from doing any of the usual or more complicated projects in any way... until I have been currently thwarted from directly exporting a 3D layer on Photoshop. CC is not really an upgrade for me to consider, since I can do everything on CS6 extended --- but I am now sensing that Adobe is trying to pull everyone into the Creative Cloud whether they want it or not.

I am hoping that someone from Adobe will comment on this.

Hi

Is this happening on all files or just certain files?

If just certain files : I would be happy to take a look at one here if you post a link. I have CS6 as well as various versions of CC installed.

If all files :

You don't mention what steps you have taken for troubleshooting so far, but if you have not done so already, I would try a Preference reset. Photoshop writes the preferences every time it closes and, if those preferences become corrupt, can cause all kinds of strange behaviours including issues with dialogues.

To reset hold down Cmd+Opt+Shift when starting Photoshop. You will be prompted to delete the settings and Photoshop will build a new set of preference with the original defaults. It does mean that you will need to go back and change any personal settings such as rulers / scratch discs etc but can clear many issues.

Dave

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