Assign materials to surfaces

Assign a material to surfaces

You have several options to assign a material to a surface or surfaces.

To assign a material to a surface or surfaces (option 1)

1. -click the object(s) and select Assign Existing Material. Choose among the existing materials in your scene.
   Note

   Alternatively, you can:

   • -click the object and select Assign New Material. The Assign New Material window appears. Choose from the available materials.
   • -click the object and select Assign Favorite Material.

     Choose among the materials from your Favorites list.

To assign a material to a surface or surfaces (option 2)

1. In the scene view, select the surface(s) to which you want to assign the material.
2. From the Hypershade, middle-drag the material swatch over the selected surface(s).

To assign a material to a surface or surfaces (option 3)

1. In the scene view, Shift-select the object to which you want to assign the material, and in the Hypershade, click the material swatch.
2. -click the material swatch in the Hypershade and select Assign Material to Selection from the pop-up menu.

To assign a material to a surface or surfaces (option 4)

1. Middle-drag and drop a Hypershade swatch onto an object in the IPR Render View.

To assign a material to several surfaces

1. Select the surfaces in a view.
2. In the Hypershade, -click the material swatch and select Assign Material To Selection from the pop-up menu.

   Maya applies the material to the surfaces.

Assign a material to a group of faces on a polygonal surface

You have several options to assign a material to a group of faces.

To assign a material to a group of faces on a polygonal surface (option 1)

1. Right-mouse button click the surface.
2. Select Face from the marking menu.
3. Choose Select by component type icon (or press the hotkey F11).

To assign a material to a group of faces on a polygonal surface

1. Select (either drag or Shift-click) the faces you want to map.
2. In Hypershade, -click the material you want to assign, then select Assign Material To Selection from the pop-up menu.

   Maya applies the material to the faces.