Asset Manager

The Asset Manager is Alfheim's project file management tool for browsing, importing, organizing, and viewing all resource files in a project.

Overview

• Folder tree navigation
• Grid and list dual view modes
• File import and creation
• Resource metadata viewing
• Search and filtering
• Right-click menu shortcuts

Interface Layout

Folder Tree

The folder tree on the left displays the project's directory structure. Click a folder to navigate to that location.

Breadcrumb Navigation

The breadcrumb at the top shows the current path. Click any level in the path to jump there quickly.

Content Area

The main content area in the center displays all files and subfolders in the current folder.

Inspector

The inspector panel on the right displays detailed information for the selected asset.

Browsing Resources

View Modes

The content area supports two display modes:

• Grid View: Displays as thumbnail cards, ideal for browsing image assets.
• List View: Displays as a table with name, type, size, and modification time, ideal for quickly locating files when there are many.

Switch between modes using the view toggle button at the top.

Search

Use the search box to quickly find resources by filename.

Importing Files

1. Click the Import File button in the toolbar.
2. Select the files to import in the system file picker.
3. Files will be copied into the current folder.

Creating Content

New Folder

Click the New Folder button and enter the folder name to create one.

Create via Right-Click Menu

Right-click on empty space in the content area to quickly create:

• Story Script: Create a new story file.
• Character Design Document: Create a new character file.
• Scene Template: Create a new scene template.
• C++ Script: Create a new script file.
• Text File: Create a blank text file.

File Operations

After selecting a file, you can perform the following operations via the right-click menu or toolbar:

• Rename: Change the name of a file or folder.
• Delete: Delete a file or folder (this action cannot be undone).
• Open with System Application: Open the file with the operating system's default program.
• Reveal in File Manager: Locate the file in the system file manager.
• Paste: Paste previously copied content.

Resource Inspector

When any resource is selected, the inspector on the right displays:

• Type: File type.
• Size: File size.
• Path: Relative path of the file within the project.
• Modified: Last modification time.
• Dimensions: Width and height for image files.
• Tags: Applied tags.

Tips

• The Asset Manager displays the project's internal file structure. Project resources are automatically organized in different subdirectories by type.
• Imported files are automatically copied into the project directory and do not affect the original files.
• Use tags to categorize and mark resources; this becomes very useful as project assets grow.
• Creating new content via the right-click menu is the fastest method and automatically places it in the currently browsed folder.