Copy materials between libraries

Build a library by copying materials into a favorites or other custom library.

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.

1. In the QAT, click Material . The Material browser displays.
2. Verify that the source and target libraries display in the Material browser. If they do not, do one of the following:
   • Edit the project file to include the missing library.

     or,

   • In the browser toolbar, click , then click Open Existing Library. Navigate to the library and select it.
   • Create a target custom library.
3. In the library section, select the source library that contains the material to copy.
4. In the material list, select the material to copy.
5. Drag and drop the material into the target library.

   Alternatively, in the material context menu, use Add to... and select the target library.