Combined with lights, materials add another level of realism to the model.
You can add materials to objects in your drawings to provide a realistic effect.
Use the Materials tool palettes to access materials.
A material is defined by a number of properties. The available options depend on the material type selected.
You can apply a material to individual objects and faces or to objects on a layer.
Modify the properties of an existing material after it has been applied.
Sets parameters to affect the rendering of a material when it is lit by indirect illumination from global illumination and/or final gather.
Mapping is a way of increasing the complexity of a material.
Depending on the version of AutoCAD or other product converting materials need to be considered.