How do I use manufacturer door colours?

How do I use manufacturer door colours?

When selecting a door range

1. Click 'Doors'

2. Choose your manufacturer and range

3. Select 'Customise Colour' - Here you can choose the desired manufacturer colour.


Materials Library

If the catalogue does not include colours when selecting the door range, you can select the colour in the materials libray

1. Open the Materials library

2. Select the components you wish to change. You can select more than one component by holding the CTRL button on your keyboard.

3. Select the manufacturers library and select the colour/texture from the menu below.


Load Materials Selections

1. Select 'Load' in the top left corner of the materials library

2. Select your chosen manufacturer folder and select the colour - this will apply this material to all relevant aspects of the design.

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