Interface

Tree Display

When this option is selected, you are notified if a connection is broken by displaying a warning icon.

The search options determine the content that appears in the Material Browser dialog box when you first open it.

Search all materials: Displays all materials in the database in the Material Browser dialog box.
By default, This option is selected.
Set the keyword to search materials: When Search all materials is clear, the Material Browser dialog box displays only the subset of materials whose names match the filtering keyword specified in this field.

Use fast apply: When this option is selected, you can apply materials faster and have a more detailed view of where the material is applied in the global structure.; By default, This option is unselected.
Allow creating or completing vectors at apply: When this option is selected, you can create a material vector when you apply a new material to an object that already has a material applied to it. When this option is cleared, the new material always replaces the original material during application.; By default, This option is unselected.
Allow layering of covering at apply: When this option is selected, you can create a new material layer when you apply a new covering material to an object that already has a covering material applied on it. When this option is cleared, the new covering material replaces the original covering material (or you can create a material vector if the previous option is selected).; By default, This option is unselected.