MJB206:
For the door material (Surface) issue, look at the Door Settings > Model panel to see if
Override Surfaces is active. If this panel is not visible in the Door Settings, go to Work Environment > Tool Schemes > Tool Settings Dialog Boxes > Door Tool and make the
Model panel visible.
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David