Importing a Default Set of Materials

To populate the database with a set of materials, import the default material 3D XML file.

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Using the Materials Palette

  1. Select PLM Access > Import > 3D XML.

    The Import 3DXML dialog box appears. For more information, see Infrastructure User's Guide: Importing/Exporting: Importing 3D XML Files.

  2. Clear the Import As New check box in the Import 3DXML dialog box.

  3. Select the DS-Standard.3dxml file.

    This 3D XML file is stored by default in: install_root\resources\materials

    Important: A separate set of advanced materials is delivered along with the Rendering product. For more information, see Realistic Rendering User's Guide: Material Library Briefcase.

  4. Click OK.

    The Transfer... progress bar appears. If no error is detected, a message informs you that the 3D XML data is imported successfully.

The imported materials are available in the material palette, according to the immersive panel settings you specified.