How do I import my own textures?
The Materials library includes a 'Custom Library'. This is a library for you to build up your own colours and textures and have them stored within ArtiCAD for easy use within your designs. To import your own textures, you need to use the Custom Library.
1. Open the materials window by selecting 'Materials'
2. Select the 'Custom Library'
3. Click 'New'
4. Select 'Set Texture' - This will open your PC files where you can select the texture that you wish to use. Once selected, click 'Open'
5. Back in the materials editor, you can make the relevant changes as well as naming the texture at the top. Once set, click 'OK' - This texture will now be stored in your ArtiCAD Materials Library under 'Custom Library'
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