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How to add a user-defined material
This article explains how to add user-defined materials in Sumo when the required material properties are not available in the default database.
- In Standard workspace, go to Structure tab > Database panel > click Materials
- Click Open database
- Add the material and save
The newly added material can now be used in Sumo