This command allows to create a parameter that references a Material document. This parameter is useful to create a material parameter in the assembly and use it with material relay parameter on each in place part. Then you just have to change this parameter in the assembly and this material will be applied on each in place part.

Creation stages / Use:

Select Tools > Parameters > Other Parameters > Material Parameter... command from the drop-down menu.

1. Enter the name of the parameter.

2. Enter a description if needed.

3. Select a material category in the drop-down list.

4. Select a material document from the list of open or referenced material documents.

5. Validate the creation of the parameter with the button.

Modifications / Additional information:

A material parameter can then be defined as a driver in a family document in order to modify the material of the component when included.

To do this, after creating the material parameter, use the Material and Coating command, uncheck No Material, select the Parameter mode and select the name of the material parameter from the drop down list.

Then, from the entity tree of the family document, simply drag the name of the material parameter from the Generic folder to the Drivers folder.