Hands-On Challenge Overview

• Find and use a model from the Public Asset Library.
• Upload a texture from your computer and apply it to a model.
• Use the Generative AI tool to create a texture from a prompt.

What You'll Need:

• Windows PC
• Access to the Worlds Desktop Editor
• An image to upload as a texture

Challenge Steps:

1. Find a Model in the Public Asset Library

• Open the Horizon Worlds desktop editor and create a new world.
• At the bottom of the editor, find the “Asset Library” panel and click on "Public Assets".
• Use the search bar to find a model that you'd like to texture. Simple objects like a "shield," "sword," or "chest" are great choices.
• Drag the model from the asset library into your world.

2. Use a Custom Uploaded Texture

• Find an image on your computer that you'd like to use as a texture, or create one yourself.
• In the desktop editor, find the “Asset Library” panel and click on "My Assets".
• Click "Add New" and select "Texture" to upload your image file.
• Select your 3D model in the world. In the properties panel on the right, find the "Texture Asset" dropdown and select the texture you just uploaded.

3. Generate a Texture with AI

• With the model selected, open the GenAI panel by clicking the icon in the top toolbar.
• Switch to the "Texture" mode in the GenAI panel.
• In the prompt box, describe the texture you want to create. For example, try "glowing lava rock," "ancient mossy stone," or "futuristic holographic grid."
• Click "Generate." After a moment, you'll see a thumbnail of the generated texture.

4. Apply and Save Your AI Texture

• Click on the generated texture thumbnail to preview it on your model.
• If you like the result, click "Save and apply texture" to permanently assign it to the mesh.
• You can also save the texture to your asset library for later use by clicking "Add to asset library," or download it to your computer.

Level Up:

• Experiment with more complex prompts in the Generative AI tool. Try combining different styles and concepts.
• Try creating a seamless, tiling texture with the GenAI tool and apply it to a larger surface like a floor or wall.

Need Help?

• Forum Support: Reach out to the MHCP community in the creators forums in the Questions & Discussions ⁠category.

Related links

• Materials Guidance and Reference for Custom Models | Horizon Worlds
• Generative AI Texture Generation Tool
• Meta Horizon Creator Program
• Meta Horizon Creator Forum | Meta Community Forums⁠