When you enter search text to find a material, Vasari searches the values of all identity parameters for all materials. Also, you can include most of these parameters in a material takeoff. (See Material Takeoff Schedules.)
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| Descriptive Information | |
| Description | Description of the material. This value displays in material tags for elements. |
| Class | Type of the material. |
| Comments | User-defined comments or other information about the material. If the value is Render appearance not upgraded, assign a new render appearance to the material. See Changing the Appearance Properties of a Material. |
| Product Information | |
| Manufacturer | Name of the manufacturer of the material. |
| Model | Model number or code assigned to the material by the manufacturer. |
| Cost | Cost of the material. |
| URL | URL of the Web site for the manufacturer or vendor. |
| Revit Annotation Information | |
| Keynote | Keynote for the material. Enter text or click the button to select a standard keynote. |
| Mark | User-defined identification number for the material. |