Eastiest Photoshop 3D question of all time

[DR01D]

The Problem:
3d view shows black object, not the mesh or material applied to it.

Steps:
#1 Create layer and place a green 100x100 color square on it (for testing)
#2) Select 3D> New Mesh From Layer> Mesh Preset> Sphere

Result:
Photoshop sends me to the 3D view but the sphere is black in both camera views. How do I view the sphere with the green color square on it? I can't properly rotate the object or camera without being able to see what I'm really working on.

Software:
Photoshop CS6 - Version 13.1.1 x64

Thanks a billion in advance!!! There has to be an easy solution but I can't figure it out.

[DR01D]

For reference this is what I see in PS.



Thanks!

[IamSam]

Possible solution,

1. Create new transparent layer.
2. Go to 3D > New Mesh from Layer > Mesh Preset > Select Sphere
3. Go from 3D panel to Layers Panel
4. Double click Sphere Material default texture. A new pallet will open.
5. Select a color (green) and fill the entire pallet with that color.
6. Click the X and save when prompted.

You should have a green sphere.

[DR01D]

Thanks IamSam. Unfortunately I get the same result. The small sphere in the properties window turns green but not the sphere in the camera view. Still pure black.

[IamSam]

Ok droid,

Make sure you have the move tool selected. Do the first 2 steps I listed in my previous post. When you have your result, then do a screen capture of your whole Ps interface. Highlight your 3D panel "scene".

Like this.



Also include a screenshot of your 3D preferences.

[DR01D]

Thanks IamSam!

Here are the shots.

[IamSam]

Can you show me the properties while you have "scene" highlighted?

[DR01D]

Sure thing!

[DR01D]

BTW here is a donut example. It's 3d, I can rotate it, move the camera, etc. etc. But it's pure black with no detail.

[DR01D]

One of my friends thought maybe I didn't have a light source. That was a good idea but no luck. Here is the light source with the handle.