# Materials are here!

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-are-here/17221>\
**Category:** Release notes\
**Created:** [February 4, 2022, 6:38pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-are-here/17221 "2022-02-04T18:38:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Istvan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/istvan/32/23668_2.png) [@Istvan](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Istvan)\
**Post date:** [April 25, 2023, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/materials-are-here/17221/206 "2023-04-25T19:00:21Z")

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> [@5.360 - Material Orientation is here](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/5-360-material-orientation-is-here/25299):
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> This release includes a top user request for Shapr3D Visualization: New: Create more realistic models with Material Orientation in Visualization. When enabled, materials like wood and brushed metal will now auto-match their orientation to geometry for even more realistic results. Open up your favorite model in Shapr3D Visualization and give Material Orientation a try now!

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