Hello,
Is it possible to add a texture from an image that becomes real geometry, not just rendered? The reason I ask is because I often use blender to work on 3D models that eventually become real objects using a CNC router. If I can incorporate textures, like tree bark for example, from raster images, that would be a big help.
Thanks,
Denver
Like as in a displacement map? Here is a good starting point to learn about those.
http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Doc:Manual/Textures/Maps/Displacement_Maps
displacement would do the trick, but bear in mind that the method Atempralskill showed is outdated, the best way to do it is through a Displace Modifier, rather than mapping an image to “Disp”
http://wiki.blender.org/index.php/Doc:Manual/Modifiers/Mesh/Displace
yes, thanks wysiwyg, I was thinking of that page but in my quick search and grab I failed to make sure I had the right one. the one I showed is from pre 2.5 blender.
Yes. The displace modifier is what I needed.
Thanks,
Denver
no problem and welcome to blenderartists!