A multi-layer material is a combination of several layers of material. A multi-layer material is required to define a panel.

Creation stages / Use :

Choose New Document > Advanced > Multilayer Material.

Bill of material :

1. Define a designation, reference and category for your multilayer material.

2. Select a category from the drop-down list and enter the total thickness of the material.

Composition :

1. Add a top and bottom finish and/or coating if necessary. You can modify their orientation in degrees.

2. Add the materials that make up the layers in the table, adjust the thickness and orientation if required.

3. Check or uncheck the option “Bottom coating identical to top coating” to duplicate  the top finish, and check or uncheck the “Bottom finish identical to top finish” to harmonize finishes.

4. Select a material for the envelope if required (this will influence the overall appearance of the multi-layer material).

5. Check or uncheck the “Homogeneous” and "Isotropic" options.

Appearence :

The Appearance tab displays the result of our multi-layer material, if no envelope material has been selected, the detailed appearance will be used.