# Materials: VMap Commands {#mat_vmap}
## vmap_basematerial
### Syntax

**vmap_baseMaterial <material>**

### Overview

Copies the vmap_/surfaceparm commands from the specified material into
this one.

However, if you want to copy the appearance and only specify
compiler-specific modifications, use
[vmap_remapMaterial](vmap_remapMaterial).