# Material Database In Dietrich's software, the material database is a collection of all item numbers (materials) used for components in your projects. The material database is an important part of the Project Data Program and contains information on the type of part, material, and important parameters like ordering information and profile descriptions. Each part created in Dietrich's is assigned a specific Item number that carries this information throughout the design process into lists, plans, and machine files. ### --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.dietrichs.com/tutorials/tutorials-en/learning-the-basics/exploration-journey/material-database.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.