To work with or change the 3D view in Photoshop, you typically need to access the specific 3D features and panels. The provided methods guide you on how to do this.
Accessing and working with 3D views in Photoshop involves using dedicated panels and layer types. The primary steps involve making the 3D workspace and panel available and selecting the 3D content you wish to manipulate.
Here are key ways to access and work with 3D views based on the provided information:
Methods to Access 3D Features
Getting to the point where you can change the 3D view (orbit, pan, zoom, etc.) requires activating the necessary Photoshop features. The references highlight essential steps:
- Accessing the 3D Panel: The 3D panel is crucial for controlling the 3D scene, including camera view, lighting, and mesh properties.
- Selecting the 3D Layer: You need to interact with the specific layer containing your 3D content to enable view manipulation tools.
- Setting Up the Workspace: A dedicated 3D workspace organizes panels and tools for efficient 3D work.
Let's look at the specific methods:
Open the 3D Panel
The most direct way to access controls for your 3D view and scene is through the 3D panel.
- Choose Window > 3D.
This action opens the 3D panel, which displays properties and settings for the selected 3D layer, mesh, and camera. You can often select different elements (Scene, Camera, Meshes, Materials, Lights) within this panel to adjust their settings, including the camera's view properties.
Select the 3D Layer Content
To activate tools that allow you to manipulate the 3D view directly on the canvas (like orbiting or panning), ensure the 3D layer's content is selected.
- Double-click the 3D layer icon in the Layers panel.
Double-clicking the miniaturized 3D symbol on the layer in the Layers panel typically selects the 3D content itself, making the 3D manipulation tools (found in the Options bar when a 3D tool is active) available for interacting with the scene in the document window.
Use the Advanced 3D Workspace
Photoshop offers specialized workspaces that arrange panels and tools for specific tasks. The Advanced 3D workspace is optimized for working with 3D content.
- Choose Window > Workspace > Advanced 3D.
Switching to this workspace automatically opens relevant panels like the 3D panel and the Properties panel (context-sensitive to 3D selections) and arranges your tools for easier access during 3D work. This setup facilitates the process of changing and refining your 3D view.
These methods are foundational steps to enable and access the tools needed to manipulate the 3D view within your Photoshop document. Once these features are active, you can then use the 3D tools (like the Orbit, Pan, or Dolly tools) to change your perspective on the 3D scene directly on the canvas or adjust camera settings in the 3D panel.
