Duplicate material

Add a material by duplicating a similar material, and then modify the properties.

To duplicate material within the same library, continue with the following steps. To copy a material from one library to another, see Copy materials between libraries.

Note: You will be notified when attempting to add a material to a library with a material name that already exists in the library and have the option to keep both or replace.

In QAT

1. In the QAT, click Material . The Material Browser displays.
2. In the Document Materials list, right-click the material you want to duplicate, and click Duplicate.
3. To edit the new material, double-click it, or right-click it, and click Edit.
4. Enter any modifications to the material name and assets.
5. Click Apply, or OK.

In Material Editor

To perform this task, you must be in the Material Browser.

1. Edit a document material.
2. In the Material Editor toolbar, click , and then click Duplicate Material. A material is created from the selected material. A number is appended to the new material name.
3. Modify the material name and any parameters as required.
4. Optionally, change the material or appearance asset.
5. Close the Material Editor. The duplicated material is in the Document Materials section. You can add it to a custom library.