In this excellent tutorial you will learn how to create a 3D vector globe. First step is to download a vector world map from free vector sites like All free vector download or Freepik etc.
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Open the vector file of world map in illustrator select the map open symbol palette from Window > Symbol then click on new symbol icon in the symbol palette with this world map is saved in symbol palette as a symbol. Now delete out the world map from artboard.
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Create the ellipse on the artboard with direct selection tool select left anchor point of the ellipse and delete it. now we have a semi circle on the artboard.
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Select the semicircle go to Effect > 3d > Revolve. See the below image for 3D revolve settings.
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Click the map art button select the world map symbol. Choose scale to fit button and check the shade artwork option.
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Now you have a 3 dimensional globe.
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You can also adjust the angle of globe choose Window > Appearance. than in appearance window double click on 3D revolve effect to open backup the options window.
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