Learn how to create custom textures and normal maps in Photoshop and apply them in SOLIDWORKS Visualize for realistic rendering. This tutorial explains the difference between bump maps and normal maps, why normal mapping offers greater control, and how to design seamless patterns. Follow step-by-step instructions to generate a normal map using Photoshop’s 3D tools, export it, and apply it to a model in Visualize. The video also covers texture mapping modes, tiling adjustments, and saving appearances for future projects.