Combine 3D and 2D layers (Photoshop Extended)

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Hide layers for better performance

You can combine 3D layers with one or more 2D layers to create composite effects. For example, you can place a model against a background image and change its position or viewing angle to match the background.

Do one of the following:

With the 2D file open, choose 3D > New Layer from 3D File, and open a 3D file.
With both a 2D file and a 3D file open, drag either the 2D or 3D layer from one file into the open document window of the other file. The layer you add moves to the top of the Layers panel.

When working in a file with combined 2D and 3D layers, you can temporarily hide the 2D layers while working with the 3D layer. See Hide layers for better performance.

Hide layers for better performance

In a multi-layer document with 2D layers above a 3D layers, you can temporarily move the 3D layer to the top of the layer stack for faster screen rendering.

Choose 3D > Auto-Hide Layers For Performance.
Select a 3D Position or Camera tool.

When you hold down the mouse button with either tool, all 2D layers are temporarily hidden. When you release the mouse, all 2D layers reappear. Moving any part of the 3D Axis also hides all 2D layers.