Create and Edit Materials

Create materials to use in site improvements for area and volume calculations.

To create a material:

1. In the explorer pane, select a material category and do one of the following:
   • Select Edit > New...Material.
   • Click the icon on the toolbar.
   • Right-click and select New...Material from the context menu.

   A material called New Material appears under the category in the explorer pane.

2. Type a unique identifier in the Name box.
3. Select appropriate material options in the Material pane.
4. Click any other item in the explorer pane to save the material.

To edit an existing material:

1. In the explorer pane, select the material that you want to edit. The properties appear in the Material pane.
2. Click in any of the boxes to edit the properties. See Material Options for details.
3. Click any other item in the explorer pane to save the change.

Related topics

Workflow: Manage Material/Site Improvements

Create Material and Site Improvement Categories

Working with Materials

Material Options

Create and Edit Earthen Materials