Work with Object

In DMIx, every object represents a digital material, color, or 3D asset that can be organized, modified, and shared within collections. Depending on your user role and permissions, different actions are available for managing objects.

If certain functions are not visible, it may be due to restricted access or limitations in your user role. Below is an overview of the key functionalities available when interacting with an object.

Functions work on single or multiple objects at the same time.

All action items are available at the top of the collection in the menu bar and can be expanded via the three dot menu.

Available Actions for an Object:

Compare Selected

The Compare Selected function in DMIx allows users to visually compare multiple objects side by side. This feature is particularly useful when visually assessing different fabric textures, patterns, colors or material properties.

How to Use the Compare Selected Function

Step 1: Select Materials for Comparison

• Navigate to your material collection in DMIx.
• Click on the checkboxes of the materials you want to compare.
• Ensure you select at least two materials for the comparison to be active.

Step 2: Open the Compare Selected View

• Once the materials are selected, locate the action menu.
• Click on Compare Selected to open the comparison window.

Step 3: Review the Comparison

• The selected materials appear side by side in a dedicated comparison view.
• Examine key aspects such as texture, transparency, weave structure, and technical specifications.
• Use zoom and side-by-side alignment features for a closer inspection.
• Choose different color background for visual comparison (white, grey, black).

Basket 

Please refer to our separate chapter “Basket”.

Favourites

Please refer to our separate chapter “Favourites”

Export Selected

• Provides various file format download options depending on the object type.
• Available formats may include color swatches, 3D materials, or 3D object files.

Remove from Collection 

• Removes the object from the current collection without deleting it.
• The object remains available in other collections where it is present.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Remove from Collection

Delete Selected 

• Removes the selected object(s) from DMIx.
• Object will be moved to users trash.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Delete Object

Move to Collection

• Transfers the object from its current collection to another one.
• A prompt allows you to select the destination collection.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Move to Collection

Copy to Collection

• Copy the object to another collection without creating a duplicate.
• The object remains unique across all linked collections, ensuring synchronized updates.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Copy to Collection

Copy & Duplicate

• Creates a duplicate of the object in another collection.
• The duplicate object has a new unique identifier (UUID) and can be modified independently.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Copy & Duplicate

Bulk Edit

• Allows batch editing of multiple selected objects.
• Useful for modifying metadata or attributes for multiple objects at once.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Bulk Edit

Create CoopR

• Initiates a new CoopR development project based on the object.
• Requires CoopR Principal rights to perform this action.
• Please refer to our separate chapter  Create CoopR Job

Create Title Images

• Generates or updates the title image representing the object.
• Useful when an object’s visual representation needs refreshing after modifications.

Re-extract Colors

• Re-triggers the color extraction process.
• DMIx identifies and lists the 8 most frequently used colors in the object.
• Recommended after changes to the object’s image or texture.

Sync with PaX Vendor

• Synchronizes the object’s data with the PaX server.
• Displays additional vendor-specific data if available.
• Please refer to our separate chapter Synchronisation of Data between PaX and DMIx Company Account