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 ====== 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.