How can I add my own materials to the material library?

To add a custom material to the material library:

Select on the geometry or the component you wish to add a custom material to.
Go to the Properties panel and look for the Material section
Click on the Material Name and expand the drop down menu.
Select the Local Materials tab
Click on the "New" icon
Enter in a name for the new material
In the Properties panel, add the values that you wish for Density, etc.
Open the Local Materials tab again and click the "Add to Library" icon too add to the Library.

How can I improve graphics quality?

In the Graphics performance options group in the Popular screen in SpaceClaim Options, select a higher number Rendering quality. You can choose any number between 1 and 7, where 1 is the lowest rendering quality and 7 is the highest, but be aware that a higher setting may impact performance. Click the Recalculate Rendering button to force recalculation of all surface and line rendering.

How can I improve performance?

In the Graphics performance options group in the Popular screen in SpaceClaim Options, select a lower number Rendering quality. You can choose any number between 1 and 7, where 1 is the lowest rendering quality and 7 is the highest, but be aware that a lower setting may impact graphics quality. Click the Recalculate Rendering button to force recalculation of all surface and line rendering.

How do I save models with external files?

Click Save to save the active design as a SpaceClaim document. A top level assembly file will be created, along with a separate file for each external component.

How do I work in a collaborative environment, with multiple people working from different environments on the same model?

Try the following:

• After making any changes, click the Application Menu, then select Save As > Save As New Version. Different users can now track progress on the model based on the versions you apply.
• Agree that only one person work actively on the model at a time, which allows you and others to see each iteration model as it develops.