Adobe Illustrator CS3 - Manual (Page 251)

ILLUSTRATOR CS3
User Guide
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Create a 3D object by extruding
Extruding extends a 2D object along the object’s z axis to add depth to the object. For example, if you extrude a 2D
ellipse, it becomes a cylinder.
Note: The object’s axis always lies perpendicular to the object’s front surface and moves relative to the object if the object
is rotated in the 3D Options dialog box.
Extruding an object
1 Select the object.
2 Choose Effect > 3D > Extrude & Bevel.
3 Click More Options to view the complete list of options, or Fewer Options to hide the extra options.
4 Select Preview to preview the effect in the document window.
5 Specify options:
Position Sets how the object is rotated and the perspective from which you view it. (See “Set 3D rotation position
options” on page 246.)
Extrude & Bevel Determines the object’s depth and the extent of any bevel added to or cut from it. (See “Extrude &
Bevel options” on page 247.)
Surface Creates a wide variety of surfaces, from dull and unshaded matte surfaces to glossy and highlighted surfaces
that look like plastic. (See “Surface shading options” on page 248.)
Lighting Adds one or more lights, varies the light intensity, changes the object’s shading color, and moves lights
around the object, for dramatic effects. (See “Lighting options” on page 249.)
Map Maps artwork onto the surfaces of a 3D object. (See “Map artwork to a 3D object” on page 251.)
6 Click OK.
Extruded object without a beveled edge (left) compared to object with Bevel Extent In (middle) and with Bevel Extent Out (right)
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