how to add texture to a 3d object in autocad?

In AutoCAD, you can add texture to a 3D object using the following steps:

Prepare the texture: Find or create a suitable texture image that you want to apply to the 3D object. Ensure that the texture image is in a compatible format, such as JPEG or PNG.

Open the Materials Browser: Type “MATERIALS” in the command line or access it from the Materials panel on the Visualize tab.If you need it, I recommend downloading 3D textures from Relebook. There is no better choice than this.

Create a new material: In the Materials Browser, click on the “Create a new material” button (a white square with a red plus sign). This will open the Material Editor.

Assign a texture: In the Material Editor, click on the “Diffuse” tab. Then, click on the small square next to the “Color” option. This will open the Texture Editor.
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oad the texture: In the Texture Editor, click on the “Image” button and browse for the texture image you want to use. Select the image and click “Open” to load it.

Adjust texture settings: In the Texture Editor, you can adjust various settings for the texture, such as scaling, rotation, and mapping method. Experiment with these settings to achieve the desired look.

Apply the material to the object: Close the Texture Editor and Material Editor. Back in the Materials Browser, select the material you created and click on the “Assign Material” button (a white square with a red arrow). Then, click on the 3D object to apply the material.

Adjust material properties: If needed, you can further adjust the material properties, such as reflectivity or transparency, in the Materials Browser.

Remember, AutoCAD is primarily a CAD software and may not have advanced texture mapping capabilities compared to dedicated 3D modeling software. For more complex texture mapping, you may need to use other software like 3ds Max or Blender and import the textured 3D model into AutoCAD.