Asset Thumbnail
When importing and creating a Package, a thumbnail representing the package contents is needed to be set manualy by selecting the image in the square or setting a droped file as Thumbnail.
Thumbnails will show correctly only when set to square format. So keeping yout thumbs square in any res is a good rule of thumb.
Currently (Alpha/Beta builds) only Jpg and Png file formats are accepted as valid files wich will be processed as thumbnails. Png transparency is supported.
In the processing the image colors are extracted into 3 dominant colors which are then written into the package data. Lower resolution version of the thumbnail is written as a cache thumbnail (512px).
If there is no thumbnail selected, then the extension type of the fird droped files is taken as thumbnail.
If no thumbnail data is present or not valid, the data type icon is shown.
In the Asset view, clicked items are shown the same way. If image can be loaded it will be shown (Alpha / Beta: only png, jpg, gif data is shown, mp4 for video, no sequence support)
You can change the thumbnail at any time by right clicking on the asset and selecting Update Asset Thumbnail.
Learn more about Clayman!
Clayman InterfaceClayman Interface
Clayman Layout Views
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Importing assetsImporting assets
Creating an Asset Package
To Create a new package, while in the Desktop application, simply drop your files over the Clayman application or press the + icon in the toolbar. This will trigger the I... |
Work with TagsWork with Tags
Work with Tags
Tags are an essential part of Clayman. Everything is a Tag.
Even if you didint write any tags while importing an assets, it will be tagged with its type and name.
Using simple tag... |
Clayman User FolderClayman User Folder
Clayman User Folder
Default Clayman user folder is always created at the user home folder, ex. C:/Users/Des/Clayman or /home/des/Clayman.
The user folder is holding data user creates such as cate...
Environment VariablesEnvironment Variables
Environment Variables
Clayman uses environment variables to automaticaly drive the Library or user data loading.
Default [[Clayman User Folder]] is always created at the user home folder, ex. C:/...
Learn more about Packages:
Create - Import a PackageCreate - Import a Package
Create - Import a Package
Creating a package is very simple and straightforward process!
Although simple, you will want to spend some time on it to enter the relevant information about the stuff y... |
Delete a PackageDelete a Package
Delete a Package
Package can be deleted by firstly selecting a package or multiple ones, and pressing Delete package on the Toolbar or mouse right-click > Delete assets.
This operation will de... |
Import - Export PackageImport - Export Package
Import - Export Package
Clayman has the ability to export a package as a zip file for further consuming, archiving, or sending to another library.
Selecting an asset and Choosing the Export actio... |
Importing assetsImporting assets
Creating an Asset Package
To Create a new package, while in the Desktop application, simply drop your files over the Clayman application or press the + icon in the toolbar. This will trigger the I... |
Work with TagsWork with Tags
Work with Tags
Tags are an essential part of Clayman. Everything is a Tag.
Even if you didint write any tags while importing an assets, it will be tagged with its type and name.
Using simple tag... |
Rebuild PackageRebuild Package
Rebuild Package
If the contents of the package change in the filesystem, you will want to update the package contents data.
Right clicking on the Selected item in the library view you can choose R... |
Edit Asset PackageEdit Asset Package
Edit Asset Package
If you need to edit a package select a package and press Space key to open the Asset Editor.
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