![]() For most visual learners, this is easier to navigate. However, I find it easier to follow as it shows all the ‘building blocks’ of the Multi-Materials at the same time. This can become busy with lots of nodes and connectors. While this works just fine, I find that the layers of menus and material and label properties can become quite confusing, especially for beginners. First, there’s the regular Material tab in KeyShot’s property panel. There are two main areas in KeyShot where you can create a Multi-Material. ![]() Let’s look at how to actually build Multi-Materials in KeyShot. Whether you’re looking to tidy up your material library, streamline a workflow or unify a team’s material application, Multi-Materials can play a big role. This assumes we’re using a shared material library. If my design team knows to apply Multi-Material A to parts B and C, then the correct material variations will be available on the correct parts. What about a team of designers or artists are collaborating on a project? Using Multi-Materials can also remove a lot of guesswork and human-error. ![]() It can be a big time-saver when it comes to locating materials. With a library of organized Multi-Materials, you’ll reduce the number of materials saved to your library. They help you manage different finish options an object may be available in. Taking advantage of Multi-Materials is a convenient way to tidy up your workflow. Different colors and labels contained in a single KeyShot Multi-Material What’s the Benefit of KeyShot Multi-Materials? Then, you can conveniently toggle between the Sub-Materials (shift+b). Just drag-and-drop a single Multi-Material onto an object. A Multi-Material can be applied to a part the same way any other regular material can. What is a KeyShot Multi-Material?Ī KeyShot Multi-Material is a collection of appearances, called Sub-Materials. Either way, today we’re going to brush up on Multi-Materials and when and how to use them to save you time and clean up your workflow. Ever heard of them? Ever used them? Maybe you’re just getting started with the KeyShot, or perhaps you’re a seasoned veteran.
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