Adobe Dimension: Feature Requests
When entering a new feature request, please provide specific details. Why is this feature valuable to you? Give an example of how you would use it in a workflow.
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Extrude Vectors as 3D Shapes
Extrusion is a technique where a flat 2D shape or surface is pulled out to give it depth. Vector extrusion would allow users to import vectors as paths, then extrude those paths into 3D shapes. This would include some additional parameters like hard or rounded corners.
164 votesHello everyone! The Dimension team is very interested in the topic of creation/modeling/editing as a whole. We haven’t added any creation so far, but are actively researching this area. We have a new survey on modeling and editing and would love your thoughts on the topic!
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Make import textures easier to find
ability to add textures without having to sign into libriries
1 voteFor applying to a material channel, you can double click the material to edit it, open the image for the channel (such as color, roughness) then use the file browser folder icon to browse for an image. We can certainly find a way for this to be more upleveled!
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Adobe XD Integration
Is it possible to integrate it with XD files? It would be very useful to make some Iphone X mockup using images from my Adobe XD.
6 votesDefinitely possible! Are you thinking something in Dimension where you pick a device 3D model then connect an XD doc to the screen?
Would you want anything particular there functionality wise inside of Dimension?
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Switch canvas orientation with a single button
As per photoshop you can swap the canvas orientation with a single arrow button ( between W and H )and not have to retype measurments.
2 votesCurious how often you use this. Is it just to quickly get to landscape/portrait or do you often want the exact same resolution just oriented differently? Photoshop definitely does a lot more image setup, so not sure how important this will be in Dimension for the larger crowd, but curious to hear peoples thoughts!
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Import new object to same X,Y,Z orientation as current selection
Here is the proposed workflow:
1. Select an object in Dimension that you've placed
2. Go up to File>import> 3D Object and click to start the import process
3. Imported object is set at the exact coordinates of the previously selected object, and is now the selected object in your scene.
4.You can now make minor X,Y,Z location changes to the new object in order to have it match your vision of the composition.Current process
1. write down all of the coordinates for your currently selected object.
2. Go up to File>import> 3D Object and click to start the…8 votesThanks for the suggestion! Very interesting. I’m curious what the core thing you’re trying to do is, though.
Do you want it to import to the same location so that it’s visible because your camera is looking one way and it’s importing behind you? Or is it more about composition, like you’re placing it near that object so want to start there?
Currently we always import objects to the origin of the scene (0,0,0) because different objects might be broken into pieces but intended to align that way. Some other options could be:
- Import to selection as you described above
- Import to center of current view
- Not at import but have additional controls for “move to this object” or “center to my view” type of functionality.Lots possible here, and none of it is particularly hard, so more understanding the why you want this.
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Is there any way to clear the Dimension cache?
clear cache option
2 votesAh gotcha! There’s no command for that at the moment but I’ll bring it up with the team! For now you’d have to close the app and re-open it.
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Product Templates
It would be great if each product came with a template so you can open it in illustrator and create designs that fit the dimensions exactly!
5 votesHi! We have a new survey to understand the kind of templates you would like. Please go ahead and fill it out and we will keep you posted on the progress!
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Adding texture or images, like wood to the grounds plane.
Adding an option to the grounds plane property where you can add textures like wood or cement onto the grounds plane. It's helpful when rendering something that needs a surface as a background. And being able to change angles and still make the object look like its sitting on the same surface.
10 votesWe can add something that would project across the entire ground plane. In the mean time you can add a plane object and then place an image onto that and change it’s full material properties.
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Use Rulers
Can we get rulers?
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Normals pattern only repeats once when a decal is applied to it.
When using a custom normals map combined with a decal. Normals map is scaled to fit the entire object 1 x time, not allowing repeat pattern
3 votesThanks for the note on this! We’re working on expanding material functionality now and will take this under consideration.
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Pivoting
Can we can we add additional pivot points? Like bottom left, top right, etc.?
5 votesThis is definitely something we can do! We started with 3 for simplicity but we can add all the major points and have a way to set a custom point.
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Apply Decal to Fill an Area
Dimensions is very good and simple to use, but coming from a 3D background it is also limiting in the application of decals. My initial dive in has probably missed soemthing but I can't see obvious ways to do the following.
Restricting decals to specific faces or areas - perhaps these areas could be "painted on" with a brush and the decal only applies there?
3 votesEdited original post to a single idea to meet the requirements for the voting/status system.
You can find an existing idea for multiple decals here: https://feedback.adobedimension.com/forums/552559/suggestions/31964002
Being able to add a decal to a specific area and fill it appropriately is actually a really cool topic and something we’ve experimented a bit with! It’s not part of the official roadmap for 2018, but definitely possible in the future.
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dark menu bar for dark theme - windows
make menu bar match dark theme (like photoshop) for windows
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Background Artificial Sky & Cloud Controls
In many cases it is easy to find a good exterior photo to use as a background. However finding photos with perfect sky is problematic. If you could add composting controls for sky and clouds it would make the compostition interactive.
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Native Support for Susbtance Materials
It would be great if you could easily import and add to the Assets panel, Substance materials built in Substance Painter / Designer.
3 votesThanks for the suggestion! Definitely something the team has been considering!
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Camera bookmarks export function
it would be useful to implement a function to import the 'camera view bookmarks' from other existing projects.
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quick human skin material
Can we get a human skin material?
I'm not talking something too fancy, just something that gives us a starting point for a quick and accurate sss and a start at texture. something we can touch up in photoshop or apply a freckle decal too spice it up a little.
Forgive me if this is already a thing, and I just haven't seen it.
also, if anybody has any tips on rendering skin in here, I'm all ears. my best luck has been with the wax material.
3 votesSkin usually requires a special material and shader sub-type due to it’s unique qualities. At the moment we don’t have a skin material type or the shaders hooked up to render them correctly, but it’s something we’ve discussed and we want to add support for in the future. I’ll be sure to update here as we move forward on skin!
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Ambient Occlusion
Please add two sliders for ambient occlusion, both size and intensity. The ability to add this to renderings of exterior building facades will make the renderings "pop".
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Support .DWG Format
why can i not imput files with a .DWG file type, i made them in the autocad 3d suite and would love to edit them.
3 votesAt the moment we only import .obj file format. I’ve renamed your topic to Support .DWG for consideration of adding support. I will say this isn’t a common request and not a format we’re considering immediately. We are looking into supporting .stl, .iges, .step, .skp, and .fbx as our top priorities.
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Lock Render Preview to Bookmarked Camera
It would be helpful to lock the Render Preview to a bookmarked camera.
Placing objects can require constant movement around the scene and it's currently a little awkward jumping back to the bookmarked camera to check the composition, then re-positioning the camera back where you need it to edit objects.
Having the render preview set to your desired export view would eliminate this, leaving you free to move around the scene and make edits, with one on eye on the final composition the whole time.
4 votesThanks for the suggestion! We’re thinking through the Render Preview and how we want to improve that experience right now and this is one option for sure!
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