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Using the Materials Tab

The materials used on most objects can be edited in their specification dialog. For example, a door can be selected and opened for specification in the Door Specification dialog and the materials on that door can be edited on the Materials tab.

To change material on an object using the Materials tab
  1. In the master bedroom, select the door that accesses the deck.
  2. Click the Open Object edit button to open the Door Specification dialog.
  3. Go to the Materials tab, select one of the door's components, and click the Library Material button to open the Select Library Object dialog.
  4. Find and select a material and click OK.



  5. You can continue to specify component materials. The preview in the dialog updates as changes are made. Notice that you can display the preview from either the interior or the exterior. When finished, click OK to close the specification dialog.
  6. If necessary, press Ctrl + Tab to activate the camera view.



To edit a room using the Materials tab
  1. In floor plan view, select the master bedroom. When selected, the whole room is highlighted. If you accidentally select an object other than the room, you can press the Tab key on the keyboard until the room is selected.



  2. Click Open Object to open the Room Specification dialog.
  3. On the Materials tab, select Moldings and click the Library Material button to open the Select Library Object dialog.
  4. Find and select a material and click OK to close the dialog.



  5. Click OK to close the Room Specification dialog.
  6. Press Ctrl + Tab to activate the camera view.



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