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# Asset Library

## Overview:

To see a detailed overview on how to use our Asset Library, watch the video below.

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## Overview of the Asset Library

The Asset Library is where users can store, organize, find, and manage 3D files and materials in Synode. Users can create new assets, reuse existing content across projects, update asset information, and share 3D models when needed.

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### Create Folders

Folders help keep related assets organized in the Asset Library.

Select New Folder to create a folder and group assets by project, product, asset type, or another preferred structure.

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### Create a New Asset

Select New Asset to add content to the Asset Library.

Users can upload a new 3D file or create a reusable material directly in the library.

#### 3D File

Select New Asset, then choose 3D File to upload a 3D model from the user's device.

Before creating the asset, users can update its name and assign a category to keep the library organized.

Once the file is uploaded and processed, the new asset appears in the Asset Library with its own preview and asset information.

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#### Material

Select New Asset > Material to create a reusable material.

Users can enter a material name and use the preview while adjusting the available properties.

Material settings include:

* Base Layer – sets the main color or texture.
* Normal Map – adds the appearance of surface detail.
* Roughness – adjusts how smooth or matte the surface appears.
* Metallic – adjusts the metallic behavior of the material.
* Opacity – adjusts the transparency of the material.

When finished, select Create to save the material to the Asset Library.

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### Find Assets

Use Search Asset Library to find assets by name.

The controls at the top of the Asset Library can also be used to filter or sort the displayed content:

* Type – filters by asset type.
* Source – filters assets by User, Synode, or All.
* Sort – sorts assets by Most Recent or Oldest.

Select the preferred options, then select Apply to update the results.

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### Manage Assets

Hover over an asset and click the three-dot (...) icon to access:

* Edit
* Duplicate
* Download
* Delete

Select Edit to open the asset window, where users can manage Asset Details and Sharing.

#### Asset Details

Users can view the asset preview and update information such as Name and Category. File Size is also displayed for 3D files.

#### Asset Sharing

Open the Sharing tab and enable Asset Sharing to access sharing options such as URL Sharing, Embed Code, QR Code, AR Viewer, and Hide Watermark.

Use Duplicate to create a separate copy of the asset, Download to save the file to the user's device, or Delete to remove it from the Asset Library.

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