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-**Don't have Scan&Solve?  Get it now! 7-day evaluation is free**
-[[http://www.intact-solutions.com/scanandsolve/download_wip_frontend.php|{{wiki:download_button.png?125}}]]
-====== Importing Materials ======
-The assortment of materials built into the Scan&Solve installation cover a broad range of applications, but many disciplines require specialized materials not included in the standard installation.
-The instructions here show how to import other materials into the Scan&Solve material database.
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-===== Step 1: Download =====
-Download the material file of choice from the downloads section. Save it to to your computer, making a note of the location.
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-===== Step 2: Run Scan&Solve =====
-In Rhino, run Scan&Solve by typing the **SnS** command and selecting a solid to operate on.
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-===== Step 3: Open the Material Editor =====
-From the Scan&Solve interface, choose **Custom...** from the Material combobox.  This will bring up the material editor.
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-===== Step 4: Import Materials =====
-In the material editor, choose **[Import]**.
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-Using the file Open dialog that pops up, browse to the location of the material file downloaded earlier.  Choose **[Open]** to read the material file and merge it with the Scan&Solve material database.
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-===== Step 5: Verify Successful Import =====
-Close the material editor dialog by choosing **[Ok]**.  Verify the new materials have been imported and added to the material database.  If the import was successful, the new materials will appear in the material combo.
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-====== Compatibility notes ======
-Scan&Solve Version 1.6 and higher
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