# How to assign a new appearance to an object

1. Select the object.

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2. Make sure that Assign Appearance to Selected Object is checked.

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3. Select the appearance library.

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4. Use a selection filter to search for the appearance by name or select the appearance directly from the list.

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5. Choose appearance/color.

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6. To apply changes, press the button Apply change assign Appearance/Material

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7. The result can be seen in a graphics window

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