insert new materials

[manofmooon]

being new to the use of 3d max, I can not insert textures between the materails to use. I tried with several guides, but I couldn't.
I have the 2009 version of the software.
there are many sites that offer beautiful textures, but I don't understand where to put them and how to import them into the menu of materials.
someone to help me?
I can say, for example, the ke procedure I have to follow to be able to use this here: http://www.mayang.com/textures/wood/images/flat%20wood%20textures/wood_few_scratches_6222731.jpgThank you all!

 

[Alberto.E]

Hi.
the concept is that the textures you want to use are applied to the material you create.
in the example of the texture you have indicated you have to create a material with reflective values, glossy etc that for you are better (I think you will have to make many attempts before you get to the desired result) and apply in the channel spread your texture.
so you will have obtained a wood material that according to the values you choose will be more or less glossy, more or less reflective etc.
this is a very simplified explanation, the material argument is too vast to be able to deal with it in a forum.
I recommend you look for some tutorials on the network, and often use the 3dsmax Help which is very exhaustive.
If you use mental ray, I recommend using arch design materials or pro materials that already have optimized templates.
Good job

 

[manofmooon]

I'll try to do as you told me.