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Material Library

Load, save and organize reusable materials.

Where to find it
Main toolbar → Material Library
Scope
Selected library/model materials
What changes
Depends on the action: load, export, create or rename.
On this page

How to use it

  1. Open Material Library.
  2. Choose Load Library to bring library materials into the model.
  3. Select materials and choose Save Selected to export a reusable collection.

Expected result

Reuse a studio’s timber and stone palette in another project. Library files do not transfer Variant Sets or geometry targets.

Controls & options

Material Library controls and behavior
ControlWhat it does
Load LibraryLoad selected library materials into the current model.
Save SelectedExport selected materials to a reusable library file.
Select All / Deselect AllSelect the materials currently shown or clear selection.
Search / Sort / Usage filterFind materials by name and reported usage.
Batch CreateCreate multiple named materials with controlled colors and numbering.
Batch RenamePrepare names for selected materials.
Undo Batch RenameRestore the names from the last batch rename.

Behavior and limits

A material library stores reusable materials. It is not a transfer of model-owned Variant Sets or their registered geometry targets. Share the SKP when those relationships need to travel together.