Select materials in the Generative Design workspace

Learn how to select materials for the generative design process.

1. On the Define tab, click Materials > Study Materials .

   The Study Materials dialog opens.

   Note: Alternatively, you can access the Study Materials dialog from the Browser. Right-click a study, and select Study Materials from the context menu.

2. To select a manufacturing method, in the Methods section, expand the list and select the manufacturing method from the drop-down menu.

   Note: You will find the list of all manufacturing methods defined in your study.

3. Choose the material library from the Library drop-down list.

   You can select one of the following libraries:

   • Fusion Material Library. The dialog displays only the materials included in the Fusion Material Library.
   • Fusion Additive Material Library (default library). The dialog displays only the materials included in the Fusion Additive Material Library.
   • Fusion Nonlinear Material Library. The dialog displays only the materials included in the Fusion Nonlinear Material Library.
   • Favorites. The dialog displays only the materials added to the Favorites library.
   Tip: To add a material as your favorite, right-click a material from other libraries and select Add to Favorites from the context menu.

4. Select a material in the Library section and drag it to the In This Study section.

   Tip: Alternatively, you can right-click a material and select Add to Method or Add to All Methods from the context menu.

5. Click Close.

Tip: You can review or modify the list of materials in the browser. Expand the Manufacturing node and for the selected method, mouse over the Materials node and then click .