7.2 Setting material parameters

After you create a material, you can set the material parameters in the Model Viewer. More specifically, when you select a material in the Model Viewer, the material parameters are displayed in the Properties rollout. Note that materials can have child components, often referred to as material properties. Initially, these properties may not be set, in which case a drop-down box next to their name will appear. Selecting the option, will bring up another dialog box that allows you to select which particular material property to assign.

Note that you can assign a color to each material. In the Object rollout on the Model Viewer, you will see a color selector next to the material's name. If you click on this you can change the color associated with that material. When assigning a material to a part (see below), the part will be shown using the material's color.