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3d mapping and update version

Jul 21, 2012 6:28 PM

Hello illustrators.

i have mapped a symbol on my 3d rectangle but i keep on making changes to my symbol.

so every time i make it into a new symbol and then map it on again.So is there a way to update the symbol

on the mapped 3d box,rather than each time i go to map art,find the side where the symbol is and map it on again and again.

thank you.

354 Views 3 Replies Latest reply: tromboniator, Jul 23, 2012 9:50 AM

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1. tromboniator,

Jul 22, 2012 1:55 AM in reply to inquestflash

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Rather than creating a new symbol, edit the existing one:

1. Double click on a symbol instance on the artboard (not the one mapped to the 3D object) or double click on the symbol in the Symbols panel to enter isolation mode.
2. Select the image of the symbol or the portion you wish to edit.
3. Edit.
4. Exit isolation mode.
5. Select 3D object to which symbol is mapped.
6. In Appearance panel click on the 3D effect applied to the object.
7. The 3D Options window will open. Click OK.

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2. inquestflash,

Jul 23, 2012 5:29 AM in reply to tromboniator

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Hello Trombinator.

thank you for that,it would be great if adobe would have an update link for the symbols.
so we can swap symbols like flash does.but this was still helpful.

thank you.

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3. tromboniator,

Jul 23, 2012 9:50 AM in reply to inquestflash

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You're welcome.

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