> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.colormass.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.colormass.com/building-blocks/materials.md).

# Materials

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## Intro

In the **Materials** tab, you can manage and process your existing scans or upload new materials. The video below provides a quick introduction to creating and working with different types of materials on the platform.

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The tiling of materials is discussed in a separate chapter: [Scanning and Tiling](/scanning-and-tiling/scanning.md)
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