Assign library material to component

Assign a material from a library to one or more objects.

In QAT (recommended)

1. In the QAT, at the bottom of the Material drop-down list, select the library that contains the material. The list updates to reflect the contents of the selected library.
2. In the graphics area, select a component.
   Tip: To assign the same material to multiple objects, use CTRL + Select to build a selection set, then proceed with the following step.
3. In the QAT, Material drop-down list, select the material to assign to the component.

In Material Browser

1. On the ribbon, click Tools tab Material and Appearance Materials . The Material Browser displays.
2. In the graphics area, select a component.
3. In the Library Materials list section, pause the cursor over a material you want to add to the document. The material previews on the selection.
4. Right-click the material, and click Assign to Selection. This action adds the material to the document, and assigns it to the component.
   Note: Alternatively, to add the material to the document, click . Then, to assign it to the selection, click the document material.