Quick Material Editor Question

joeyarkenstat02 · 04-11-2005, 01:08 AM

How do I add more slots to my material editor.
I need more then 24.
Can I get like 40 or 50?

Antievo-3DT · 04-11-2005, 01:38 AM

Use the Multi/Sub Materials and assign the sub-materials to difrent objects/selections by using Materials Selcetion ID's.
I actually don't know how to add more of them myself... Been thinking about it, but don't know

Henry_B · 04-11-2005, 01:38 AM

no you cant =(
but just aply your material to the obect, then delet the material but keep it on your object, and when you need it again select a slot and use the eyedroper next to the material name and click on the object that has the material you want to edit and thats it

Antievo-3DT · 04-11-2005, 01:55 AM

Yeah, that is what I have been doing also, lol. Kinda' wierd that 3D Studio does not house that feature actually.
But multi/sub materials work grate also.

You can add 10 materials in one multimaterial, and you can add 10 more in each one of those.
So... You actually have unlimited material slots if you use multimaterials.

Mr. Bluesummers-3DT · 04-11-2005, 03:06 AM

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Joey; I find it easier to think of the material editor as a workspace rather than a be-all-end-all pallet. You're not confined to 24 slots, it just means you can only look at 24 slots at any given time. Delete them from the editor if you can, though, as has been stated, they'll still be in the scene.

Good luck!

04-11-2005, 01:08 AM	#1
joeyarkenstat02 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Quick Material Editor Question How do I add more slots to my material editor. I need more then 24. Can I get like 40 or 50?

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Henry_B Professional Noob Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Queretaro, Mexico Posts: 1,010 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	no you cant =( but just aply your material to the obect, then delet the material but keep it on your object, and when you need it again select a slot and use the eyedroper next to the material name and click on the object that has the material you want to edit and thats it __________________ Viva Mexico!

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Mr. Bluesummers-3DT Supplies Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: United States Posts: 3,343 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 8 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 8	Quick Reply Joey; I find it easier to think of the material editor as a workspace rather than a be-all-end-all pallet. You're not confined to 24 slots, it just means you can only look at 24 slots at any given time. Delete them from the editor if you can, though, as has been stated, they'll still be in the scene. Good luck! __________________ Be sure to check out my blog because there's tons of useful resources there: Free 3dsMax Video Tutorials 3dsMax Tutorials and Articles 3dsMax Downloads and Scripts

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04-11-2005, 01:38 AM	#2
Antievo-3DT The Viking Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 1,465 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Use the Multi/Sub Materials and assign the sub-materials to difrent objects/selections by using Materials Selcetion ID's. I actually don't know how to add more of them myself... Been thinking about it, but don't know

04-11-2005, 01:55 AM	#4
Antievo-3DT The Viking Moderator Join Date: May 2005 Location: Montréal, Canada Posts: 1,465 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Awards Showcase Total Awards: 2	Yeah, that is what I have been doing also, lol. Kinda' wierd that 3D Studio does not house that feature actually. But multi/sub materials work grate also. You can add 10 materials in one multimaterial, and you can add 10 more in each one of those. So... You actually have unlimited material slots if you use multimaterials.

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