Material list window context menu

Create New Material

Creates a new material from a template.

Import from Material Library...

Import Material from the Render Content folder, Internet connection is required to download online.

Paste

Creates a new item based on the contents of the Clipboard.

Paste as Instance

Creates a new item based on the contents of the Clipboard that is linked to the original through instancing.

Grid

Displays the previews as a grid of thumbnails.

List

Displays the previews as a list of thumbnails.

Tree

Displays the previews as a tree showing nesting.

Show All Materials

Displays used and unused materials.

Show Only Used Materials

Hides unused materials.

Show Only Unused Materials

Hides used materials.

Horizontal Layout

Displays the previews to the left of the controls.

Show Preview Pane

Displays the selected item in a large preview section.

Float

Displays the list in a floating window. The panel displays the list in the Tree mode.

Thumbnails
Tiny

Sets the thumbnail size to the smallest size.

Small

Sets the thumbnail size to the smaller size.

Medium

Sets the thumbnail size to medium size.

Large

Sets the thumbnail size to large size.

Show Labels

Displays thumbnail name labels when in Grid mode.

List mode always displays labels.

Show Units

Displays the model unit dimension of the object in the preview.

The object dimension can be changed in Preview Properties.

Auto-Update Preview

Automatically updates all previews as settings change.

Update All Previews

Update previews manually when Auto-Update Preview is off.