CS4 Feature

Is 3d a feature of CS4 or CS4 extended? I just started a workbook which had part of a lesson on 3D and it showed 3D in the menu bar. Other sections of the book made it clear when they were using a feature in extended. This section led me to believe that it was part of Photoshop. If it is, it is not showing up on my menu bar. Been driving me nuts for a couple of hours now.
Jim Kelly

Hi Jim,
The 3D feature set is only available with Extended.
http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop/compare/
regards,
steve

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