Subject: Setting the layer material

Each layer can be assigned a material. By default, each layer is assigned the Global material. If you want a different material assigned to a layer, you can easily change it using the Explorer.

To change the material assigned to one or more layers

CADdirect_Explorer_7">   1   Do one of the following to choose Explore Layers ():    

•   On the ribbon, choose Home > Explore Layers (in Layers) or choose Tools > Layers (in Explorer).

•   On the menu, choose Format > Explore Layers or choose Tools > Explorer > Explore Layers.

•   On the Explorer toolbar, click the Explore Layers tool.

•   Type explayers and then press Enter.

   2   Click in the Material column for the layer you want to change.

   3   In the Material list, select a new material for the layer.
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