diff --git a/engine/src/core/com/jme3/asset/TextureKey.java b/engine/src/core/com/jme3/asset/TextureKey.java
index 889d88772..8a565e2d7 100644
--- a/engine/src/core/com/jme3/asset/TextureKey.java
+++ b/engine/src/core/com/jme3/asset/TextureKey.java
@@ -95,6 +95,10 @@ public class TextureKey extends AssetKey<Texture> {
         return flipY;
     }
 
+    public void setFlipY(boolean flipY) {
+        this.flipY = flipY;
+    }
+    
     public int getAnisotropy() {
         return anisotropy;
     }