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Makerspace | How To Add & Edit Assets
Makerspace | How To Add & Edit Assets

Learn how to add and customize assets in your virtual space with ease by using this guide.

Updated over a week ago

“Assets” are objects you can add to a scene, such as trees, blocks, animals, buildings, etc. You add assets by dragging and dropping them onto the Create grid (shown below).

How to Add an Asset

Step 1: Click the 'Assets' button

Step 2: Select an asset to drag & drop on the Create grid

Note: A white box means you CAN put an asset on the Create map.


How to use the Editing Tools

Step 1: Click the 'Assets' to open the editing tools.

Step 2: Select the tool you wish to use by clicking the tools icon.


Learn about the Translate tool

Translate allows you to change the position of your asset (shown below).

How to use the 'Translate' tool

Step 1: Select an asset you want to 'Translate'

Step 2: Click the 'Translate' button

Step 3: Drag & drop your desired axis arrows to move your asset in the desired direction.

Note: You can translate (or move) your asset in any direction along the X, Y, and Z axes.

  • Red is for the X-axis,

  • Green is for the Y-axis,

  • Blue is for the Z-axis

An easy way to remember this perspective is by using RGB = XYZ.


Learn about the Rotate tool

Rotate allows you to spin or turn your asset around (shown below).


How to use the 'Rotate' tool

Step 1: Select an asset that you want to 'Rotate'

Step 2: Click the 'Rotate' button

Step 3: Drag & drop your desired axis circles to rotate your asset in the desired direction.


Learn about the Scale tool

Scaling allows you to make an object larger or smaller (shown below).


How to use the 'Scale' tool

Step 1: Select an asset that you want to 'Scale'

Step 2: Click the 'Scale' button

Step 3: To scale, drag one of the white boxes that appears when you select the option


How to use the Properties to edit assets

The 'Properties' section allows you to customize your asset further using advanced transform tools to edit your asset.

Note: The 'Properties' section will also allow you to add animations & also movement with path to bring your scene to life (shown below).

How to use the 'Properties' section to edit assets

Step 1: Select an asset that you want to edit

Step 2: Click the toggle arrow next to the 'Transform' button in the Properties section

Step 3: Select the tool that you want to edit

Step 4: Save your work

Example: How to use the properties section to edit an asset

Pro-Tip

Use your trackpad or mouse to click and drag to scroll through the number values quickly.

Note: To use this feature, move your cursor over the axis' letter to find the scroll arrow (shown below).

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