Using multiple materials on one object

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Hey guys. Sorry for a possibly stupid question. I have a model in AutoCAD architecture that I put into 3DS Max and used the exporter to fbx then put into UE4. I followed the UE4 manual to do this and believe it to be the suggested method.

So now my question is how do I get multiple materials onto an autocad multi block reference. As an example: I have a window that is a multi block reference in AutoCAD. When I put it into UE4 and apply a glass material to it then the pane of glass takes the material but so does the frame. How would I get these to show two materials? (Wood and glass)

Thanks in advance

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You have to apply the materials in 3ds Max before exporting to UE4, there’s no way to create more material slots in UE4. You can select polygons and apply a material and it will automatically create a multi/sub-object material with the appropriate material ID’s.