Ai file import, Converting an ai file into a 3d object tip – Compix Persona User Manual

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Chapter 3 File Import and Export

Document No: 2.3.004 Revision: 2.0 Updated: 3/21/2012

AI File Import

Import AI files that are saved in
Adobe Illustrator CS or higher.

(Uncheck all options when saving AI
files with Adobe Illustrator in order
to be able to import the AI files into
Compix Persona.)

When an AI file is imported, Outline

will be activated.

Deactivate the Outline check box in

[Attribute] > [Style] > [Path] to fill the

face of the imported AI file.

Now apply Face, Edge, and Shadow

on the imported AI file.

Modify the imported AI file using the

Path Tool.

Converting an AI File

into a 3D Object

Tip

The AI file is in a vector format which
can be converted into a 3D object,
whereas a PSD file is in a bitmap
format and cannot be converted into a
3D object.

Import the AI file and deactivate the outline in [Attribute] > [Style] > [Path]. Click the 3D button in [Attribute] > [Object]

to convert the AI file into a 3D object.

Apply Styles such as Face, Edge,

Shadow, and Environmental Map-

ping. (see page 60)

AI File Import

Convert an AI file into a 3D object
and apply texture mapping.

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