“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).
