The system materials database is a central store of materials and glazing pane types available for copying into projects. This database is accessed via the System materials option on the View menu, or alternatively from buttons on the construction editing dialogs. You can keep the database open while you work on project constructions.
The Library materials dialog is identical apart from the caption which displays the name of the library (e.g. “Library materials (non-editable) [IMPACT_CMP_Dataset_V15]”). The library databases are accessed via the menu options ending in “ materials…” under the Library (constructions and materials) option on the View menu.
Materials in the database are organised in categories such as Concretes, Insulating Materials and Glass. The Material Category is selected from a list.
This dialog works in a similar way to the main Project materials dialog and organises the materials using the same categories. The main difference is that, unlike project materials, system materials may not be edited, only viewed and copied. Therefore many functions are unavailable (not shown, or disabled if shown) and a Copy material to project option is now enabled.
