Xara 3D and Photoshop Extended

[kerco]

no plugin? Xara 3d would be perfect if it had photoshop support..
i wish i just have time to learn 3d programs like 3ds max but for now simple 3d will do..

so i have to position it then export it via png for transparency or jpg? oh well thanks anyways guys.. ill see what this thing can do before trial ends..

[Soquili]

Kerco if you would tell us what you are doing in Photoshop with the image we could answer your questions with more specific answers.

I use true 3D applications like Cinema 4D, Maya, TrueSpace, etc. and have no need to Photoshop the images. The same is true with the output from Xara3D6 and Xara Xtreme.

Xara3D6 is not a 3D application in the same sense as 3DS Max or the programs I have mentioned. It's native .x3d file is not any type of 3D file format. It creates a simple text file stating the settings used and an embedded gif image for a thumbnail.

So to use any of Photoshops manipulations you would need to export a png, gif, or jpg.

[handrawn]

from xara 3d you can export bitmaps as .bmp .png or .jpg
xara xtreme has a wider choice - including [depending which version you have] .pdf which may do what you want

I would not use .jpg [jpeg] as this is a lossy format even at highest quality setting

edit: - like Bill says it would help if we knew what it was you were attempting...

[kerco]

i cannot export to still images!! the program becomes unresponsive..

[handrawn]

which program - and what sort of image file are you exporting to?

[ss-kalm]

It shouldn't become unresponsive (Duh! that's obvious). Is it possible to post the .x3d file for us to export, or is it content sensitive?

Again ............. "like Bill says it would help if we knew what it was you were attempting..."

[kerco]

tried to reinstall and exported the X3D default text on the start up and it just hangs..

from bmp to jpeg the only format that worked was .swf but i cant open it in photoshop..

[handrawn]

tried to reinstall

why?

what operating system?

I am sorry - but you are not giving enough information here....

[kerco]

sorry it's windows xp with service pack 2..
using the integrated graphic chip nvidia 6150se on athlon x2..
exporting to animation works fine but not images..