Material Definition

The Material Definition B.I. reveals information about the application of a material to the supports of a product's structure.

Color Code

When the Material Definition B.I. is selected, the following colors are applied to the objects in the tree and in the 3D area:

Color Signification Description


Material definition complete The material definition is considered to be complete if a material is assigned to any of the following:
  • The product definition
  • All of the 3D shapes included in the product
  • All of the features that comprise the 3D shape definitions included in the product


Material definition incomplete The product, one or more of its 3D shapes, or one or more of the features used by the 3D shapes are missing a material assignment.


Undetermined The product includes 3D shapes for which it is not possible to determine if the material definition is complete.


Missing simulation domain The product includes a material definition, but that definition does not include components essential for completing a simulation. The material you assign must include a simulation domain with suitable simulation material properties specified.