Creates a new material in the database using the properties of another material as a starting point.
Any custom materials that you copy to create new materials are added to the custom material secondary database, umat.bin. You must merge back with the TANK material database for the new materials to display as options in the TANK input.
To copy a material in the database:
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Select Edit > Copy a Material .
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Select the material to copy, and then click OK.
You can only copy from existing current materials. You cannot copy from any of the materials installed with TANK.
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Type a new name for the material.
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Edit the other values as needed.
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Click Save to save your changes to the custom material database, umat.bin.
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Click Merge Material to merge changes back with the TANK material database installed with the product.