A texture is an image file applied to a surface to assist in visual discrimination for the viewer and to impart a sense of 3D visual depth.
Related terms
- scene
A scene is a collection of layers that are displayed in 3D. It is typically composed of a basemap layer, data layers, and 3D data. - style
A style is the visual definition of how geographic data is displayed in a map including colors, backgrounds, outlines, labels, and other visual elements. Each style emphasizes a specific type of cartographic theme and data.