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How do I give a realistic appearance to my 3D object's surface? Like, custom textures?

This tutorial requires:

DesignSpark Mechanical V6.0
Play around with the rendering style in the Display tab. You can achieve a metallic or brushed finish along with a glossy/matte appearance. These basic settings allow you to tweak how the environment lighting bounces off the objects.
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