Add a decal to model? 1

[tmoxam]

Can a decal be applied to the outside of a model in AutoCAD 2012?
I am trying to apply a "braided hose" decal as in Inventor.
I am certain that the decal will not transfer correctly from inventor to autocad as is.
If a decal is not possible , can a hatch be applied to the outside of a tube? and can i create a "braided hose" hatch?

 

[rollupswx]

Decal?
or do you really mean material? (AutoCAD term)

 

[VMichl]

You will need to assign a textured material to your cable. See the tip to Inventor and an attached material texture bitmap:

http://www.cadforum.cz/cadforum_en/cable-braiding-ropes-and-other-materials-in-inventor-tip7034

http://www.cadforum.cz/catalog_en/block.asp?blk=5261

Vladimir Michl,

http://www.cadstudio.cz

 

[rollupswx]

Uhmmm, the question was about AutoCAD, not Inventor.

 

[VMichl]

Yes, I know. But AutoCAD can assign the same material (texture) to an object - and you can copy it from the above mentioned sample block.

 

[tmoxam]

thanx guys,

after posting i figured out i needed a material in this case. I copied a picture of a braided hose. cropped it in paint and saved as a bitmap. Created a new material called metal braided. Looks good . thanx again