Importing and Converting Materials

To preserve custom materials, you need to import them from a Maxwell .mat file (from a previous version of Maxwell) into the latest version of a Maxwell user library (.amat file).

To import these materials from previous versions, you must have at least one Maxwell design loaded in the project window.

To translate custom materials to the latest Maxwell version:

  1. From the menu, click Maxwell 2D or Maxwell 3D, and then select Translate Material Database.

    2. The Translate Legacy Material Database appears.

  2. Enter the name of the old database in the Legacy Material DB Name box. You can also click the [...] button to locate the database (.mat file).
    Note: The .mat extension displays as a shortcut in the file browser.
  3. Enter a name for the new database in your current project in the User Material DB Name box.
  4. Click Translate. The dialog displays a Translation completed message when done. The imported materials are stored in a file with an .amat extension in the userlib.

Related Topics 

Assigning Materials