No, the texture's just a bitmap image (.bmp) that wraps around the model. You should try experimenting with textures, it really adds a lot to Alice programming. Moke and I had a discussion on how to view the textures of objects that you can view here:
http://alice.org/community/showthrea...hlight=texture
By default, the shape objects don't have a texture, and thus are white. If you have further problems, PM me or keep posting here.
Till then!
-Jrr