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Selecting a Material

You start by activating the application and selecting a material.

  1. Open install_dir\Samples\WhatsNew\Sustainability\Drive Sled.sldprt.



  2. Do one of the following:
    • Click SustainabilityXpress (Tools toolbar or Evaluate CommandManager tab)
    • Click Tools > SustainabilityXpress

    The application opens in the Task Pane.

  3. Under Material:
    1. In Class, select Plastics.
    2. In Name, select PC High Viscosity.

    The software displays the part's weight. The Environmental Impact dashboard at the bottom of the Task Pane provides real-time feedback about the environmental impact of your design.



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