To Replace a Material Asset

Replace an asset with another from the Asset browser.

When replaced, the material assumes the properties of the new asset.

  1. In the QAT, click .
  2. In Document Materials, select the material to edit, and click .

    The Material Editor displays the selected material and its assets.

  3. In the Material Editor, select the asset you want to replace, and then click Replace .
  4. In the Asset browser of the replacement asset, click Replace .
    Tip: To find an asset quickly, click one of the column heads to sort by type or category.

    Replace other assets by repeating step 3 and 4. When finished, close the Asset browser.

  5. In the Material Editor, click OK to finish the replacement and close the editor. Or, click Apply to continue editing the material.
  6. Recommended: To reflect the changed asset, right-click the revised material, and click Rename.

The asset change initially applies only to the material in the current document.