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James at 20:12, 28 April 2020

2020-04-28T20:12:20Z

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	The 'Asset Palette' is a key element of using PanelForge. It provides the mechanism to import and manage external data files to be copied or referenced in your Panels/Project.		The 'Asset Palette' is a key element of using PanelForge. It provides the mechanism to import and manage external data files to be copied or referenced in your Panels/Project.

	:[[File: PaletteAssets.png\|thumb\| ~~1143px~~ \|none\|]]		:[[File: PaletteAssets.png\|thumb\| 1073px \|none\|]]

	Assets in PanelForge is simply the term used for data files on disk that are not the PanelForge Panel or Project files. This use of external asset files allows the increased flexibility, as the asset files can be reused, updated, distributed and organised separately from the main PanelForge Project/Panel Files.		Assets in PanelForge is simply the term used for data files on disk that are not the PanelForge Panel or Project files. This use of external asset files allows the increased flexibility, as the asset files can be reused, updated, distributed and organised separately from the main PanelForge Project/Panel Files.

James at 20:34, 27 April 2020

2020-04-27T20:34:36Z

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	* '''Local''' : Another special library that reflects the contents of the 'Assets' directory contained in the current PanelForge Project. Keeping assets in this library allows for easily be disturbed with the Project and Panel files.		* '''Local''' : Another special library that reflects the contents of the 'Assets' directory contained in the current PanelForge Project. Keeping assets in this library allows for easily be disturbed with the Project and Panel files.
	* '''External''' : This library type is the most powerful and common used with PanelForge. These are directories that can be located any place on disk. The directory can be moved and relinked. For more information see the [[Asset Reference Manager]] where external libraries can be created and managed.		* '''External''' : This library type is the most powerful and common used with PanelForge. These are directories that can be located any place on disk. The directory can be moved and relinked. For more information see the [[Asset Reference Manager]] where external libraries can be created and managed.

James: /* Asset Tree View */

2020-04-27T20:33:40Z

Asset Tree View

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	Add the selected asset(s), or when supported directory hierarchy of assets into the current Panel/Project.		Add the selected asset(s), or when supported directory hierarchy of assets into the current Panel/Project.


	==Asset Tree View==		==Asset Tree View==
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	* '''Panel File''' -> '''Panel Thumbnail/Timeline Palette''' : Imports and copies the Panel to the current Project, with copied Panel being added to the current Projects Panel Directory.		* '''Panel File''' -> '''Panel Thumbnail/Timeline Palette''' : Imports and copies the Panel to the current Project, with copied Panel being added to the current Projects Panel Directory.
	* '''Audio File''' -> '''Panel Timeline Palette''' : Imports the audio file to timeline for playback (the data is referenced from the original asset file).		* '''Audio File''' -> '''Panel Timeline Palette''' : Imports the audio file to timeline for playback (the data is referenced from the original asset file).


	==Asset Information Bar==		==Asset Information Bar==

James: /* Palette Toolbar */

2020-04-27T20:33:22Z

Palette Toolbar

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	Toolbar containing buttons and other items to change the asset tree view or selected assets in the asset tree view.		Toolbar containing buttons and other items to change the asset tree view or selected assets in the asset tree view.
	:[[File: AssetToolBar.png\|thumb\| 616px \|none\|]]		:[[File: AssetToolBar.png\|thumb\| 616px \|none\|]]


	===Refresh===		===Refresh===
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	If directories have been changed then the Asset Tree View will need to be ‘rebuilt’, this can be accessed in the ‘More Tools’ popup tool button in this tool bar.		If directories have been changed then the Asset Tree View will need to be ‘rebuilt’, this can be accessed in the ‘More Tools’ popup tool button in this tool bar.


	===Library Manager…===		===Library Manager…===
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	Any changes made in the ‘Asset Library Manager’ will be updated in this palette’s Asset Tree View.		Any changes made in the ‘Asset Library Manager’ will be updated in this palette’s Asset Tree View.


	===Add Group===		===Add Group===
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	Adds a directory/folder in the library or group selected in the Asset Tree View to group files. Groups can contain other groups to create complex hierarchies.		Adds a directory/folder in the library or group selected in the Asset Tree View to group files. Groups can contain other groups to create complex hierarchies.


	===Rename Asset===		===Rename Asset===

	Rename the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.		Rename the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.


	===Delete Asset===		===Delete Asset===

	Delete the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.		Delete the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.


	===Progress Bar===		===Progress Bar===

	The progress bar indicator is shown in the toolbar during regeneration of asset preview and information data. The Asset Palette can be used during this time, but the preview/info in Asset Information Bar may be unavailable.		The progress bar indicator is shown in the toolbar during regeneration of asset preview and information data. The Asset Palette can be used during this time, but the preview/info in Asset Information Bar may be unavailable.


	===More Tools===		===More Tools===
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	* '''Group Asset Libraries''' : The the contents of the asset libraries are shown as in separate groups (default). When deselected the contents of the asset libraries will be shown mixed into a single tree.		* '''Group Asset Libraries''' : The the contents of the asset libraries are shown as in separate groups (default). When deselected the contents of the asset libraries will be shown mixed into a single tree.
	* '''Rebuild List''' : All the asset tree view contents will be fully rebuilt. This includes changes to the file system directory structure that do not update during the 'Refresh' toolbar button item.		* '''Rebuild List''' : All the asset tree view contents will be fully rebuilt. This includes changes to the file system directory structure that do not update during the 'Refresh' toolbar button item.


	===Show in Windows Explorer/Finder===		===Show in Windows Explorer/Finder===

	Show the currently selected asset item, directory or library in the Operating Systems's 'Windows Explorer'/'Finder' view.		Show the currently selected asset item, directory or library in the Operating Systems's 'Windows Explorer'/'Finder' view.


	===Add In Place===		===Add In Place===

	If an existing item is selected in the 'Stage' view this tool button is displayed, the currently selected asset(s) will be added in the same location (transform) as the selected item in the view.		If an existing item is selected in the 'Stage' view this tool button is displayed, the currently selected asset(s) will be added in the same location (transform) as the selected item in the view.


	===Add===		===Add===

James: /* Palette Toolbar */

2020-04-27T20:32:52Z

Palette Toolbar

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	If directories have been changed then the Asset Tree View will need to be ‘rebuilt’, this can be accessed in the ‘More Tools’ popup tool button in this tool bar.		If directories have been changed then the Asset Tree View will need to be ‘rebuilt’, this can be accessed in the ‘More Tools’ popup tool button in this tool bar.


	===Library Manager…===		===Library Manager…===
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	Any changes made in the ‘Asset Library Manager’ will be updated in this palette’s Asset Tree View.		Any changes made in the ‘Asset Library Manager’ will be updated in this palette’s Asset Tree View.


	===Add Group===		===Add Group===
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	Adds a directory/folder in the library or group selected in the Asset Tree View to group files. Groups can contain other groups to create complex hierarchies.		Adds a directory/folder in the library or group selected in the Asset Tree View to group files. Groups can contain other groups to create complex hierarchies.


	===Rename Asset===		===Rename Asset===

	Rename the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.		Rename the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.


	===Delete Asset===		===Delete Asset===

	Delete the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.		Delete the selected asset in the Asset Tree View.


	===Progress Bar===		===Progress Bar===

	The progress bar indicator is shown in the toolbar during regeneration of asset preview and information data. The Asset Palette can be used during this time, but the preview/info in Asset Information Bar may be unavailable.		The progress bar indicator is shown in the toolbar during regeneration of asset preview and information data. The Asset Palette can be used during this time, but the preview/info in Asset Information Bar may be unavailable.


	===More Tools===		===More Tools===
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	* '''Group Asset Libraries''' : The the contents of the asset libraries are shown as in separate groups (default). When deselected the contents of the asset libraries will be shown mixed into a single tree.		* '''Group Asset Libraries''' : The the contents of the asset libraries are shown as in separate groups (default). When deselected the contents of the asset libraries will be shown mixed into a single tree.
	* '''Rebuild List''' : All the asset tree view contents will be fully rebuilt. This includes changes to the file system directory structure that do not update during the 'Refresh' toolbar button item.		* '''Rebuild List''' : All the asset tree view contents will be fully rebuilt. This includes changes to the file system directory structure that do not update during the 'Refresh' toolbar button item.



	===Show in Windows Explorer/Finder===		===Show in Windows Explorer/Finder===

	Show the currently selected asset item, directory or library in the Operating Systems's 'Windows Explorer'/'Finder' view.		Show the currently selected asset item, directory or library in the Operating Systems's 'Windows Explorer'/'Finder' view.


	===Add In Place===		===Add In Place===

	If an existing item is selected in the 'Stage' view this tool button is displayed, the currently selected asset(s) will be added in the same location (transform) as the selected item in the view.		If an existing item is selected in the 'Stage' view this tool button is displayed, the currently selected asset(s) will be added in the same location (transform) as the selected item in the view.



	===Add===		===Add===

	Add the selected asset(s), or when supported directory hierarchy of assets into the current Panel/Project.		Add the selected asset(s), or when supported directory hierarchy of assets into the current Panel/Project.



	==Asset Tree View==		==Asset Tree View==

James: /* Asset Information Bar */

2020-04-27T20:31:59Z

Asset Information Bar

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	* '''Panel File''' -> '''Panel Thumbnail/Timeline Palette''' : Imports and copies the Panel to the current Project, with copied Panel being added to the current Projects Panel Directory.		* '''Panel File''' -> '''Panel Thumbnail/Timeline Palette''' : Imports and copies the Panel to the current Project, with copied Panel being added to the current Projects Panel Directory.
	* '''Audio File''' -> '''Panel Timeline Palette''' : Imports the audio file to timeline for playback (the data is referenced from the original asset file).		* '''Audio File''' -> '''Panel Timeline Palette''' : Imports the audio file to timeline for playback (the data is referenced from the original asset file).


	==Asset Information Bar==		==Asset Information Bar==

James: /* Asset Tree View */

2020-04-27T20:31:07Z

Asset Tree View

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	See above for more information on the type of assets and other items that are shown in this area.		See above for more information on the type of assets and other items that are shown in this area.
	:[[File: AssetTree.png\|thumb\| 600px \|none\|]]		:[[File: AssetTree.png\|thumb\| 600px \|none\|]]


	===Selecting Asset Files===		===Selecting Asset Files===
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	* '''Panel File''' -> '''Panel Thumbnail/Timeline Palette''' : Imports and copies the Panel to the current Project, with copied Panel being added to the current Projects Panel Directory.		* '''Panel File''' -> '''Panel Thumbnail/Timeline Palette''' : Imports and copies the Panel to the current Project, with copied Panel being added to the current Projects Panel Directory.
	* '''Audio File''' -> '''Panel Timeline Palette''' : Imports the audio file to timeline for playback (the data is referenced from the original asset file).		* '''Audio File''' -> '''Panel Timeline Palette''' : Imports the audio file to timeline for playback (the data is referenced from the original asset file).


	==Asset Information Bar==		==Asset Information Bar==

James at 20:30, 27 April 2020

2020-04-27T20:30:39Z

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	~~<span style="color:#ff0000">'''This page is early work in progress draft. Information may be incorrect or incomplete.'''</span>~~


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	See above for more information on the type of assets and other items that are shown in this area.		See above for more information on the type of assets and other items that are shown in this area.
			:[[File: AssetTree.png\|thumb\| 600px \|none\|]]


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	The information and preview will be generated in the background when a Project is opened, Asset library added or the view refreshed. The Asset Palette is still usable when this information is being generated, but may not be complete.		The information and preview will be generated in the background when a Project is opened, Asset library added or the view refreshed. The Asset Palette is still usable when this information is being generated, but may not be complete.
	:[[File: AssetInformationBar.png\|thumb\| ~~781px~~ \|none\|]]		:[[File: AssetInformationBar.png\|thumb\| 600px \|none\|]]

	===Preview Image===		===Preview Image===

James at 20:26, 27 April 2020

2020-04-27T20:26:09Z

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	Toolbar containing buttons and other items to change the asset tree view or selected assets in the asset tree view.		Toolbar containing buttons and other items to change the asset tree view or selected assets in the asset tree view.
			:[[File: AssetToolBar.png\|thumb\| 616px \|none\|]]

	===Refresh===		===Refresh===

James at 20:13, 27 April 2020

2020-04-27T20:13:04Z

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	The information and preview will be generated in the background when a Project is opened, Asset library added or the view refreshed. The Asset Palette is still usable when this information is being generated, but may not be complete.		The information and preview will be generated in the background when a Project is opened, Asset library added or the view refreshed. The Asset Palette is still usable when this information is being generated, but may not be complete.
			:[[File: AssetInformationBar.png\|thumb\| 781px \|none\|]]

	===Preview Image===		===Preview Image===