Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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7.
Choose File > Save As. Navigate to the Lesson15 folder, and save the file
as
15Working.psd
. Click OK in the Photoshop Format Options dialog
box.
Printing a 3D file
When you think of printing, you usually think of producing a flat page of two-di-
mensional text and images. They may be high-quality, amazing images, but you
can't see them from different angles, and what you hold in your hand remains a
piece of paper or other relatively simple media.
3D printers open up a whole new world of printing opportunities. Instead of print-
ing an image of a thing, you can print the
thing
itself. The possibilities are endless,
including medical uses, prototyping, and creative enterprises such as making jew-
elry and one-of-a-kind souvenirs.
3D printers were once the province of well-funded labs, but have recently become
much more accessible. In many cities, you can use one at a “maker” or do-it-your-
self (DIY) space, a shared workshop area where, for a fee, you can use many ad-
vanced resources. If you don't have a 3D printer yourself or easy access to one,
you can also send your 3D creations to online vendors who will print them using
the material you specify and mail them to you.
You can create 3D objects in Photoshop—or import 3D objects that have been cre-
ated elsewhere—and print them directly from Photoshop.
Specifying 3D print settings
You don't use the standard Print dialog box to print 3D objects from Photoshop.
And before you print, you need to make sure the settings are appropriate.
