If you want to...	Then...
change the preview of the material appearance	For Swatch shape and render quality, select the desired scene from the Options drop-down. The preview is a rendered image of the material. Updating the preview takes a moment while Revit renders the preview scene.
reference an appearance property set	For Properties, select By Property Set. Then specify to create or reference an existing property set. See Searching for a Property Set.
keep the material appearance properties independent of a property set	For Properties, select Independent. Then edit the properties as desired.
change the render quality	Click Options drop-down and select Draft, Medium or Production Quality.
align the texture of the render appearance to the surface pattern of the material	Click Texture Alignment on the Graphics tab. See Texture Alignment for further instructions.
change the appearance properties	In the lower part of the Appearance tab, change property values. The properties vary depending on the type of material. See Appearance Properties. NoteThe appearance properties can affect the amount of time required to render an image. See Render Performance and Materials.

Use Map Channels for Added Texture Realism
Textures add the realism of details to a material.
Overview of Map Channels
Reflectivity Map
Reflectivity maps simulate a scene reflected on the surface of a shiny object.
Transparency Map
Transparency maps create the effect of transparency and opacity.
Cutouts Map
Cutouts maps make the material partially transparent.
Self Illumination Map
Self illumination maps make portions of an object appear to glow.
Bump Map
A bump map simulates a bumpy or irregular surface.
Overview of Map Types
Procedural Maps
Render Appearance Properties
Transparency and Translucency
Specifying a Render Appearance Color
Specifying an Image File for a Render Appearance
Best Practices for Property Sets

Changing the Appearance of a Material

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