Hey there, 3D modelers! Today, I'm going to show you how to add a texture to your 3D models in Maya. Adding a texture can give your models a more realistic and detailed look, so let's get started!

Step 1: Open your 3D model in Maya and make sure you have the model selected in the viewport.

Step 2: In the Hypershade window, click on the 'Create' tab and select the type of texture you want to add. You can choose from options like 'File' for an image texture or 'Noise' for a procedural texture.

Step 3: Once you've selected the texture type, a new node will appear in the Hypershade window. Double-click on the node to open its attributes.

Step 4: In the attributes, you can load your texture file by clicking on the folder icon next to the 'Image Name' field. This will allow you to browse your computer and select the texture image you want to use.

Step 5: After loading the texture image, you can then connect it to your 3D model. To do this, simply click and drag from the texture node to the material node of your model in the Hypershade window.

Step 6: Once the texture is connected to your model, you can adjust the tiling and placement of the texture by selecting the model and opening its attribute editor. Here, you can play around with the 'Repeat UV' and 'Offset' settings to get the desired look for your texture.

And that's it! You've successfully added a texture to your 3D model in Maya. Now, when you render your model, you'll see the texture applied to it, bringing it to life with color and detail.

Remember, adding textures is a great way to enhance the realism of your 3D models, so don't be afraid to experiment with different textures and settings to achieve the look you're going for. Happy modeling!