Yup, mac is right.

Use the Group Tool ...

1. Select the object (or body part) to which you want to assign material.

2. Open the Group Edit tool.

3. Make a "New Group" and give it a "name."

4. Click on (to select) the polygons that you want in that group.

5. "Assign Material" (for that group) and give it a "name."
   Dr Geep uses the same name for the "group" and the "material."
   (but you don't have to use the same name)

The "Material" name (NOT the group name) you give it is the name that will appear in the "Surface Material" window drop down list.

(when you are finished assigning "groups" and their associated "material" names)

6. Exit the Group Tool.

cheers,
dr geep
;=]

Remember ... "With Poser, all things are possible, and poseable!"

cheers,

dr geep ... :o]

edited 10/5/2019