I cannot find the Camera from 3d view button described in the Speaker tutorial, any other tips for creating icons from 3d objects is appreciated.
This tutorial was created for one of the previous versions. The button is not needed anymore. In the current version, it is enough to position the object in the lower 3D view.
I would recommend the video tutorial and the "Creating 3D models for icons" section in the application help.
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