Topics in this section

• Overview of Maps
• Use Map Channels for Added Texture Realism

  Textures add the realism of details to a material.

• Understand Map Types

  You can select texture or procedural maps within each map channel (Reflectivity, Transparency, Cutouts, Self Illumination, and Bump) to increase the complexity of a material.

• Modify Map Properties

  Map properties can be modified to create complex patterns by changing the map settings.

• Adjust Mapping On Objects and Faces

  After you apply a texture to a material, you can adjust the orientation of the texture map on objects or faces.