General Instructions

1. Set MATERIALS or MATERIAL ASSETS mode.
2. Search for material(s) or asset(s) to be replaced.
3. Select material(s)/asset(s) from list. Multiple selections are allowed. The elements affected list will update per the current selection.
4. Search for a new material/asset to replace the existing material/asset.
5. Select new material/asset. Only one material/asset can be selected.
6. Optional: select elements affected.
7. Press the REPLACE MATERIAL(S)/ASSET(S) button to run the command.

Batch Mode 

1. Set the MATERIALS or MATERIAL ASSETS mode.
2. Press the BATCH MODE button.
3. Search for material(s) or asset(s) to be replaced.
4. Select material(s)/asset(s) from list.
5. Search for a new material/asset to replace the existing material/asset.
6. Select new material/asset. Only one material/asset can be selected.
7. Press the ADD RULE button to add current selection to rule list. The elements affected list will update per the batch mode rule list changes.
8. Press the DESELECT button to unselect materials/assets above.
9. Repeat steps 2 through 7 until rules are set up.
10. Optional: select elements affected.
11. Press the BATCH REPLACE MATERIAL(S)/ASSETS(S) button to run the command.

The installer that ran when you downloaded this app/plug-in from Autodesk App Store will start installing the app/plug-in. OR, simply double-click the downloaded installer to install the app/plugin.

To uninstall this plug-in, exit the Autodesk product if you are currently running it, simply rerun the installer, and select the "Uninstall" button. OR, click Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features (Windows 7/8.1/10) and uninstall as you would any other application from your system.

• Common issues: present whenever a material is changed with or without the plugin :
  • Dimensions hosted on material fill patterns disappear as the new material’s fill pattern is different from the old.
  • Hosted elements might un-host from parent element when parent material changes.
• API limitations: access to the rail structure materials is restricted and it cannot be supported until Autodesk allows access. Handrails and guardrails within the rail family are supported.
• Families: materials that are not assigned to parameters within families will be omitted in the project environment.
• Physical and Thermal Material Assets: when replacing these assets, the list of available replacements is based on the assets already assigned to materials. Physical and thermal assets loaded into the project that is not assigned to materials are not available for selection.