What are Collections?
Collections are personalized folders that help you organize and manage your favorite assets from the Summer Studio. Think of them as curated playlists for game assets - you can create collections for specific projects, art styles, or asset types.Creating Collections
Access Collections
Go to Art → My Collections in Summer or visit your profile on summerengine.com/art
Set Visibility
Choose whether your collection is Public (visible to all) or Private (only you can see it)
Adding Assets to Collections
From the Studio
When browsing assets in the gallery:- Click the bookmark icon on any asset
- Select which collection(s) to add it to
- Create new collections on-the-fly if needed
From Asset Pages
On individual asset pages:- Click “Add to Collection”
- Choose from existing collections or create a new one
- Assets are saved instantly
Bulk Operations
Select multiple assets and add them to collections in batch:- Use checkboxes to select multiple assets
- Click “Add Selected to Collection”
- Choose your target collection
Collection Organization Ideas
By Project
Create collections for each of your games:- “Medieval RPG Assets”
- “Space Shooter Graphics”
- “Puzzle Game UI Elements”
By Asset Type
Organize by the type of content:- “Character Sprites”
- “Environment Textures”
- “UI Components”
- “Sound Effects”
By Art Style
Group assets with similar aesthetics:- “Pixel Art Collection”
- “Low-Poly Models”
- “Hand-Drawn Illustrations”
- “Realistic Textures”
By Development Stage
Organize by when you’ll use them:- “Prototype Assets”
- “Production Ready”
- “Polish Phase”
- “Marketing Materials”
Managing Collections
Collection Settings
Each collection has configurable options: Visibility- Public: Anyone can view and follow your collection
- Private: Only you can see and access the collection
- Team Shared: Available to your team members
- Read-Only: Others can view but not modify
- Full Access: Team members can add/remove assets
Editing Collections
- Rename: Update collection names as your projects evolve
- Reorder: Drag and drop to organize assets within collections
- Remove Assets: Clean up collections by removing outdated assets
- Merge Collections: Combine similar collections to reduce clutter
Sharing Collections
Public Collections
When you make a collection public:- Other users can discover it in the community section
- People can follow your collection to get updates
- Your collection appears on your public profile
- Others can fork your collection (create their own copy)
Collection URLs
Each public collection gets a shareable URL:- Team members and collaborators
- Community forums and social media
- Game development blogs and tutorials
Using Collections in Projects
Direct Import
Import entire collections into Summer projects:- Right-click on a collection in Summer
- Select “Import All to Project”
- Choose which project folder to import to
- Assets maintain their organization structure
Smart Suggestions
Summer Engine’s AI uses your collections to make better suggestions:- Recommends similar assets based on your collection patterns
- Suggests complementary assets for your existing collections
- Learns your style preferences from collection choices
Project Templates
Create reusable asset packages:- Build a collection with all assets for a specific game type
- Use it as a template for new projects
- Share templates with the community
Collection Analytics
Personal Insights
Track how you use your collections:- Most Used: Which collections you access frequently
- Growth: How your collections evolve over time
- Favorites: Your most-liked assets across collections
Public Collection Stats
For public collections, see:- Followers: How many people follow your collection
- Forks: How many copies others have made
- Popular Assets: Which assets in your collection get the most attention
Advanced Features
Smart Collections (Coming Soon)
Automatically populated collections based on rules:- “Recently Downloaded”: Assets you’ve grabbed in the past week
- “Highly Rated”: Assets with 4+ stars that match your interests
- “Trending in My Style”: Popular assets similar to your existing collections
Collection Recommendations
Get suggestions for:- Missing Assets: Gaps in your collections that could be filled
- Similar Collections: Public collections that match your interests
- New Assets: Recently uploaded assets that fit your existing collections
Best Practices
Naming Conventions
Use clear, descriptive names:- ✅ “Sci-Fi UI Elements - Blue Theme”
- ✅ “Medieval Characters - NPCs”
- ❌ “My Collection 1”
- ❌ “Random Stuff”
Regular Maintenance
Keep collections organized:- Remove assets you no longer need
- Update descriptions as collections evolve
- Merge similar collections to reduce clutter
- Archive completed project collections
Community Contribution
Share useful collections publicly:- Create themed collections for specific game genres
- Curate high-quality assets for beginners
- Build comprehensive asset libraries for common use cases
Troubleshooting
Can’t Add Asset to Collection
- Ensure you’re signed in to your Summer account
- Check that the asset isn’t already in that collection
- Verify you have permission to modify the collection
Collection Not Syncing
- Check your internet connection
- Sign out and back in to Summer
- Contact support if issues persist
Missing Collections
- Check if you’re viewing the right account
- Look in archived collections if you’ve hidden them
- Verify collection visibility settings