# Material Command List {#mat_commands}

### vmap_remapmaterial
#### Syntax

**vmap_remapMaterial <material>**

#### Overview

Allows the material to later become known as the specified material.

These materials should not contain anything but compiler-specific
keywords.

For example, if you want a material that is **exactly like'' the
specified**vmap_remapMaterial**in appearance, but with a
specific**vmap_''' or surfaceparm characteristics, use this command.

However, if you want want just a material's vmap_/surfaceparm
properties, use
[vmap_baseMaterial](vmap_baseMaterial).