# Assigning Appearances

Assigning appearances to components is one of the most time-consuming parts of the rendering process. However, the process is pretty straightforward.

1. Navigate to the *Appearance* tab (or press the *A* key).

![Navigating to the "Appearance" tab](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeFYZb947vg7N2fCTr%2F-MXeFuyo015vCElyiPy3%2Fpls.gif?alt=media\&token=a1964e37-404b-427b-a8e0-0bfb1876a66c)

   2\. Locate the desired appearance in the drop-down. You can search in the search box using keywords, or you can also navigate for the appearance using the folders. 

![Make sure you are in the "Fusion 360 Appearances" tab. Otherwise, you may not see them!](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeECt17F3ydBAwA5Sh%2F-MXeEcxmlenxdh14ZkmL%2F0ebe7295a67f20646c5dbb739d8f229c.gif?alt=media\&token=62a44e7e-4211-43d6-a369-cf62a3bf2646)

    3\. Drag and drop the appearance on the appropriate component. 

![Assigning "Aluminum - Satin" to the goBILDA channel](https://3851494055-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-legacy-files/o/assets%2F-MXdjswC1LObZYU1tMYC%2F-MXeD0EZIr-vrdXKwfuq%2F-MXeDCmELK7KJMM1_7Gr%2Fb56c0daa959c616bfb8c65d1c891c1ed%20\(1\).gif?alt=media\&token=4026af38-bfe9-441a-ac51-398d987c7aa7)