Manage Rendering Assets

The Assets folder includes a default set of images, textures, materials, models, and environments that are used for rendering. Custom user-created materials and environments are also saved in the Assets folder, in the User subfolder. You can install the full Altair and continue to install updates when the online library is updated.

Set the Assets Folder Location

During installation of the application, set the assets folder location by doing one of the following:
  • Accept the default location of C:\Users\<username>\Documents\Altair.
  • Browse to a custom location.
    Tip: To share the assets with other users, first confirm that your directory is shareable.


After installation of the application, to view or change the Assets path:
  1. On the File menu, click the Preferences button.
  2. Navigate to the Visualization category.


Install the Full Altair Assets

After installation of the application, you can download and install the full library of materials and environments.

  1. On the ribbon, select the Rendering tool.

    The Render Library is displayed.

  2. Click Install Updates.
    A message appears.

  3. Click Full install.

Update the Assets

You can continue to install updates when the online library is updated.

  1. On the ribbon, select the Rendering tool.

    The Render Library is displayed.

  2. Click Install Updates.
    A message appears, listing the updates that were made.

  3. Click Update.