Contents Components » 3D Texture Print page 3D Texture 3D Texture allows you to design and simulate millions of micro-patterns bypassing CAD system limitations. This section contains the following topics:3D Texture Overview3D Texture allows you to simulate micro texture by modeling and projecting millions of geometrical items on a geometry. Boolean OperationThe following page lists all boolean operations available with the 3D Texture tool. The boolean operation is executed between the support and the pattern.Mapping FileThe Mapping file basically defines the position, orientation and scale of each elements in the texture over the support. The mapping file is a text file format with an *.OPT3DMapping extension. Scale FactorsA pattern can have a global scale factor and 3 independent pattern scale factors for X,Y and Z. A scale ratio is used to model small textures (1/100 mm as an example). Creating a 3D TextureThis page shows the first steps of a 3D texture creation. MappingThe type of mapping you use determines the patterns' distribution on the support. « Understanding the Specific Simulation Options for an Optical Design Exchange3D Texture Overview »
