Assigning Materials

Assign materials to building elements using the app’s 3-level material system.

3-level material system

The material assignment system has three levels:

Level 1: project materials

Pre-select materials for the entire project in project mode.

• Contains all materials available in project
• Managed once at project level
• See Material Shortlist guide

Level 2: room defaults

Set default materials for Walls, Floors, Ceilings, Doors, and Windows in room mode.

• Choose from project materials
• Applied automatically to room elements

Level 3: individual assignment

Assign specific materials to individual elements.

• Override room defaults when needed
• Select specific layers or components
• Use 3D model to select exact element

Level 2: set room defaults

1. Navigate to a room
2. Tap Materials or Room Defaults
3. Material selection screen opens in room mode
4. Set defaults for:
   • Walls (interior finish)
   • Floor (finish material)
   • Ceiling (finish material)
   • Doors (door material/type)
   • Windows (glazing type)
5. For each element type:
   • Tap the element type
   • Select material from project materials
   • Tap Assign as Default
6. Tap Save

Defaults apply automatically to all elements of that type in the room.

Level 3: individual element assignment

1. Navigate to the room with the element
2. Access the material assignment view for that element
3. The assignment screen shows a scan preview at the top
4. Tap to select an element in the preview
5. Material assignment options appear
6. Choose material from project materials
7. Set Thickness or quantity if required
8. Tap Assign or Save

The material is assigned to that specific element.

Element material assignment View

The material assignment view includes a scan preview showing your building elements:

For Walls:

• Tap exterior finish layer
• Tap insulation layer
• Tap interior finish layer
• Tap structural layer

For Floors/Ceilings:

• Tap finish layer
• Tap subfloor/structure
• Tap insulation
• Tap air gap or cavity

For Windows/Doors:

• Tap frame material
• Tap glazing or panel
• Tap hardware (if applicable)

Override room defaults

Individual assignments override room defaults:

1. Room has Wall default: “Paint on Drywall”
2. Most Walls use this default automatically
3. One Wall needs different material: “Tile”
4. Use the element material assignment screen on that specific Wall
5. Assign “Tile” to interior finish layer
6. That Wall now shows “Tile”, others still show “Paint on Drywall”

Material properties

When assigning materials:

Required

• Material name (from project materials)
• Thickness or area

Optional

• Layer position
• Installation notes
• Condition (existing vs. planned)
• Determined by (how you determined the material)

Material sources

Document how you determined the material:

• Drill sample - Physical samples or core samples taken
• Estimate - Inspection - Based on visual inspection
• Homeowner - Information provided by property owner

Update assignments

Change room default

1. Open room’s material selection screen (room mode)
2. Select element type
3. Choose different material
4. Tap Update Default
5. Choose to update existing elements or only new ones

Change individual assignment

1. Open the material assignment view for the element
2. Tap the assigned material
3. Select different material from project materials
4. Update thickness if needed
5. Tap Save

Remove assignment

1. Open the material assignment view for the element
2. Tap assigned material
3. Tap Remove Assignment or delete option
4. Confirm removal

Removing an assignment reverts to room default if one exists.

Troubleshooting

Material not in list

• Check project materials first
• Add to project materials if missing
• Refresh the material assignment view
• Verify you’re in correct project

Can’t select element in preview

• Try tapping different areas of the element
• Zoom or pan the preview if needed
• Ensure element has been scanned properly

Room defaults not applying

• Check room default was actually saved
• Verify element is correct type
• Individual assignments override defaults
• Delete individual assignment to revert to default

Assignment not saving

• Fill all required fields (material, thickness)
• Check network connection for sync
• Verify material is in project materials
• Try again or restart app