Updating the Materials Database When a new version of the Sustainability database is available, you can update the materials database by downloading it from the Materials dialog box in SOLIDWORKS or from the Sustainability Web site. Contents Updating the Materials Database from SOLIDWORKS The preferred method to update the database is from the Material dialog box in SOLIDWORKS. Updating the Materials Database from the Web If you are behind a firewall or need IT assistance with modifying your SOLIDWORKS installation, you can download materials updates from the Web. Parent topicAdding Materials Adding Sustainability Data to a Custom Material Assigning Financial Impact to a Custom Material Requesting Materials