First, verify that you have access to the 3D features that distinguish the Extended version from the standard release. Look for the "3D" menu in the main menu bar, which should contain options like "New 3D Extrusion from Selected Layer," "Repoussé," and "New 3D Layer from File." If these options are missing or grayed out, it may indicate that you have inadvertently installed the standard version of Photoshop CS5 rather than the Extended edition, or that the 3D components were not properly installed.

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