Answered: Identify the source of an instance

Granville

How do I identify the source of an instance so that I can change the materials?

So I found the answer on my own. There is an Instancing section in the parameters that tells you the name of the source.

 

 

Spacious

Otherwise you could use the surface selection tool to select the surface you want to change and it will automatically select the real object even if you've clicked on an instance of it.

Granville

Great Tip!