> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.vectary.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.vectary.com/documentation/3d-configurator/interactions/actions/materials.md).

# Materials

The **Materials** action allows switching between existing materials assigned to objects.

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**Settings**

* The target can be either a specific object or [Selections](/documentation/other/selections.md).
* **Material:**
  * **Next material** — Switches to the next material assigned to the selected object.
  * **Previous material** — Switches to the previous material assigned to the selected object.
  * **Previously used** — Restores the last active material.
  * *"Material name"* — Select a specific material by name to be applied to the object.

{% hint style="info" %}
Material switching can also be set up through [Materials (UI)](/documentation/3d-configurator/floating-ui/materials-ui.md) (Floating UI element)
{% endhint %}


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