3D - Merged Layer Alignment

[3vangelica]

Hi guys & gals,

When I merge a new layer (3d object) to my 3d working environment photoshop resets the ground plane to the new layer. Which means I have to re-align my whole workspace (often many layers) to the new ground plane. This is impossible with a large build. Is there a way to merge the new layer but keep the ground plane set to the original working environment? So that I only have to manipulate the new layer?

I was told by a friend that you can do this by holding SHIFT when you merge the layers but, it doesn't work.

I'm using Photoshop CS6 Extended on Windows.

I would be grateful for any help.

 

[Eggy]

If I remember correctly, you should put the new 3D layer on top before merging.

 

[3vangelica]

OMG!
How stoopid of me not even trying that before.

Thank-you very much, I was practically pulling my hair out in frustration.