diff --git a/generic_abs_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_abs_175.xml.fdm_material
index 6186df70e..bec05d481 100644
--- a/generic_abs_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_abs_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@ Generic ABS 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your sp
         </name>
         <GUID>2780b345-577b-4a24-a2c5-12e6aad3e690</GUID>
         <version>11</version>
+        <reference_material_id>abs</reference_material_id>
         <color_code>#8cb219</color_code>
         <description>Tough and durable. ABS is good for mechanical parts. It is impact resistant, dimensionally stable and handles temperatures up to 85ºC.</description>
         <adhesion_info>No glue needed</adhesion_info>
diff --git a/generic_asa_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_asa_175.xml.fdm_material
index 8d1da82a2..7a1228cd8 100644
--- a/generic_asa_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_asa_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Generic ASA 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your sp
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>416eead4-0d8e-4f0b-8bfc-a91a519befa5</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>asa</reference_material_id>
         <version>5</version>
         <color_code>#ffe92a</color_code>
         <description>ASA combines the qualities of ABS with the added benefit of UV resistance and additional moisture resistance making it ideal for equipment exposed to sunlight and rain over long periods of time – such as products for the agriculture, transportation, and power and utility industries.</description>
diff --git a/generic_nylon_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_nylon_175.xml.fdm_material
index 7a5588749..ed17a628a 100644
--- a/generic_nylon_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_nylon_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Generic Nylon 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>283d439a-3490-4481-920c-c51d8cdecf9c</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>nylon</reference_material_id>
         <version>7</version>
         <color_code>#3DF266</color_code>
         <description>Nylon is strong, abrasion-resistant, durable and engineered for low moisture sensitivity.</description>
diff --git a/generic_pc_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_pc_175.xml.fdm_material
index 42aee1cfd..57616ee63 100644
--- a/generic_pc_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_pc_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Generic PC 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your spe
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>62414577-94d1-490d-b1e4-7ef3ec40db02</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>pc</reference_material_id>
         <version>6</version>
         <color_code>#F29030</color_code>
         <description>Strong, tough and temperature resistant. PC offers a great print quality, heat resistance up to 110ºC, mechanical strength and toughness.</description>
diff --git a/generic_petg_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_petg_175.xml.fdm_material
index 4bd4adc7d..4ecf6f44e 100644
--- a/generic_petg_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_petg_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Generic PETG 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your s
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>69386c85-5b6c-421a-bec5-aeb1fb33f060</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>petg</reference_material_id>
         <version>6</version>
         <color_code>#f3a112</color_code>
         <description>Generic PETG profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your specific machine.</description>
diff --git a/generic_pla_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_pla_175.xml.fdm_material
index 1f2fe1aa2..d2490e0b6 100644
--- a/generic_pla_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_pla_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Generic PLA 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your sp
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>0ff92885-617b-4144-a03c-9989872454bc</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>pla</reference_material_id>
         <version>11</version>
         <color_code>#ffc924</color_code>
         <description>Fast, safe and reliable printing. PLA is ideal for the fast and reliable printing of parts and prototypes with a great surface quality.</description>
diff --git a/generic_pva_175.xml.fdm_material b/generic_pva_175.xml.fdm_material
index 0335d60bf..a4ab11121 100644
--- a/generic_pva_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/generic_pva_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -10,6 +10,7 @@ Generic PVA 1.75mm profile. The data in this file may not be correct for your sp
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>a4255da2-cb2a-4042-be49-4a83957a2f9a</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>pva</reference_material_id>
         <version>10</version>
         <color_code>#a32bcc</color_code>
         <description>Water soluble support material. PVA is a matching support material for PLA, CPE and Nylon.</description>
diff --git a/scripts/fdmmaterial.xsd b/scripts/fdmmaterial.xsd
index 8584c120b..f66ed5b5a 100644
--- a/scripts/fdmmaterial.xsd
+++ b/scripts/fdmmaterial.xsd
@@ -56,6 +56,7 @@
                                 </xsd:simpleType>
                             </xsd:element>
 
+                            <xsd:element name="reference_material_id" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0"/>
                             <xsd:element name="description" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0"/>
                             <xsd:element name="adhesion_info" type="xsd:string" minOccurs="0"/>
                             <xsd:element name="instruction_link" type="url" minOccurs="0"/>
diff --git a/ultimaker_abscf_175.xml.fdm_material b/ultimaker_abscf_175.xml.fdm_material
index f3002e7ea..306333a1b 100644
--- a/ultimaker_abscf_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/ultimaker_abscf_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>495a0ce5-9daf-4a16-b7b2-06856d82394d</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>abs-cf10</reference_material_id>
         <version>5</version>
         <color_code>#0e0e10</color_code>
         <description>The performance of carbon fiber with the reliability of ABS</description>
diff --git a/ultimaker_absr_175.xml.fdm_material b/ultimaker_absr_175.xml.fdm_material
index 5ea18956f..9358157d2 100644
--- a/ultimaker_absr_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/ultimaker_absr_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>88c8919c-6a09-471a-b7b6-e801263d862d</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>abs-wss1</reference_material_id>
         <version>5</version>
         <color_code>#8cb219</color_code>
         <description>Tough and durable. ABS is good for mechanical parts. It is impact resistant, dimensionally stable and handles temperatures up to 85ºC.</description>
diff --git a/ultimaker_rapidrinse_175.xml.fdm_material b/ultimaker_rapidrinse_175.xml.fdm_material
index dd7fb3843..9b06da587 100644
--- a/ultimaker_rapidrinse_175.xml.fdm_material
+++ b/ultimaker_rapidrinse_175.xml.fdm_material
@@ -7,6 +7,7 @@
             <color>Generic</color>
         </name>
         <GUID>a140ef8f-4f26-4e73-abe0-cfc29d6d1024</GUID>
+        <reference_material_id>wss1</reference_material_id>
         <version>6</version>
         <color_code>#f5f2d1</color_code>
         <description>Water soluble support material for ABS-R.</description>