Register Material Information in the Catalog

This section explains how to register [Material] information in a catalog.

The [Fill Eyedropper] function allows not only color, but also material information to be extracted and registered to the catalog.

Before extracting information from a part, be sure to assign a material to it using the [Part properties].

Procedure:

[1] In the Catalog Browser, left-click [New] to create a new catalog.

[2] Click [Fill Eyedropper] in the [Visualization] tab.

[3] When the cursor changes to an eyedropper icon, left-click the part you want to extract information from.

[4] In the Catalog Browser, right-click to open the context menu.

[5] Choose what information to register. The available options are:

1. SmartPaint: Registers only the extracted color information.
2. SmartPaint and Material: Registers color, transparency, and material information.
3. Transparency Only: Registers only the transparency information.
4. Text Property: Registers custom property information of the item.
5. All Properties: Allows you to selectively register color, material, transparency, and custom properties.

[7] As an example, select [SmartPaint and Material].

[8] The "Color", "Transparency", and "Material" will be registered.

[9] To apply the registered information to another part, left-drag and drop it from the catalog onto the desired part.

[10] The selected information will be applied to the part.

Please refer to the video below.

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It is also possible to edit the information after registration.

Reference: Edit the contents of the catalog item

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