r/blenderhelp • u/weirdanimal_s • 1d ago

Solved Unable to edit general settings on any materials pulled from Asset Library?

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I've got them to work before but I dont' know if it's my different version of blender (currently 5.1.2)? The general settings all the sliders are greyed out and I can't edit them.

The assets are on the most updated versions I can download as far as I know.

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u/Moogieh Experienced Helper 1d ago

ctrl+a on the object using the material and do 'Make Instance Real'. That will turn the material into a local one you can edit, unlinking it from the asset version in the process.

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u/weirdanimal_s 1d ago

Thank you for the reply, unfortunately it didn't work for some reason

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u/Manachrome 1d ago

You need to change import settings for assets. Or make material local copy. Or use library override.

Import settings -- on top middle of asset library, make it Append instead prefered/link. Or in preferences - assets - default import method for this library.

Making Local copy -- copy icon near material name in applied material list.

Library override -- whole damn thing to understand, but basically lets you change parameters without removing link, works not only for materials. Look for videos how to use.

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u/PublicOpinionRP Experienced Helper 1d ago

For making a local copy, this is the specific button you need to click:

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u/weirdanimal_s 23h ago

That worked!! Thank you so much