Creating finish/texture for flexible braided shunt

[afarmer]

I'm trying to create a flexible braided shunt in Inventor. My approach was to model it as a solid bar in the shape I want to show and then add a texture or finish to make it appear correct. The closest I can find to its apperance in the Autodesk libraries is carbon fiber. I would appreciate any guidance towards a better solution.

[mcgyvr]

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@afarmer wrote:

I'm trying to create a flexible braided shunt in Inventor. My approach was to model it as a solid bar in the shape I want to show and then add a texture or finish to make it appear correct. The closest I can find to its apperance in the Autodesk libraries is carbon fiber. I would appreciate any guidance towards a better solution.

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learn to add textures/color styles.. There are numerous tutorials on youtube.. 

[afarmer]

As I mentioned, I was able to add a carbon fiber appearance to the part but I'd like something better and I can't find anything in the Autodesk libraries. What are my other options?

[mcgyvr · Accepted solution]

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@afarmer wrote:
As I mentioned, I was able to add a carbon fiber appearance to the part but I'd like something better and I can't find anything in the Autodesk libraries. What are my other options?

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as I mentioned, you CAN add "new" colors/materials/textures to the libraries or customize the current ones..

You can even create brand new libraries..

Start your "training" here

http://help.autodesk.com/view/INVNTOR/2014/ENU/?guid=GUID-8EDAC525-826A-41F0-A3B5-D51189B9080E

It would also help to state which version of Inventor you are using as the way materials/colors are handled has changed in the recent years..

[afarmer]

Anyone have suggestions on where I can find other libraries or textures?

Also using Inventor 2014

[mcgyvr]

For texture images..

I find Google images works just fine with a little editing if needed. or just use the picture you took of the ground strap.. It can be edited to work as a perfect texture (rotate/crop,etc..)

[mcgyvr · Accepted solution]

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@mcgyvr wrote:

For texture images..

I find Google images works just fine with a little editing if needed. or just use the picture you took of the ground strap.. It can be edited to work as a perfect texture (rotate/crop,etc..)

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Like this.. attached

 thats your image BTW.. I just rotated/cropped it

[afarmer]

Now I just need you to crop it so that the tiles line up. Just kidding...

Thanks for the help