Importing a Material Library

You can import the material libraries provided in your database.

They contain examples of different material types that you can use as a base to create your own materials.

Before you begin:
  • You need the Visual Experience Content Collection (VCC) role to access and author the content that comes with the role.
  • To select the installation path for your app content, access the Content preferences. By default, the content is installed in InstallContentPath/win_b64/startup/materials. For more information, see 3DEXPERIENCE Native Apps Content.
See Also
Modifying Materials Appearance
  1. From the Live Rendering section of the action bar, click Import Materials Catalog .
  2. In the Import Materials Catalog dialog box, select one of the following material libraries.
    Material LibraryFile Name
    Sample Materials Sample_Materials.3dxml - No specific role is required.
    Glass Materials VCC_Glass_Materials.3dxml
    Metal Materials VCC_Metal_Materials.3dxml
    Nature Materials VCC_Nature_Materials.3dxml
    Paint Materials VCC_Paint_Materials.3dxml
    Stone Materials VCC_Stone_Materials.3dxml
    Fabric Materials VCC_Fabric_Materials.3dxml
    Plastic Materials VCC_Plastic_Materials.3dxml
    Leather Materials VCC_Leather_Materials.3dxml
    Wood Materials VCC_Wood_Materials.3dxml
    Note: The Sample Materials library is installed by default.
  3. Click Import.
    The materials are loaded in your database.
    Warning: Materials are imported as covering materials.
  4. Optional: To save a modified material, select Share > Save > Save with Options, select the material, and then click Save as New .