What are Collections?
Collections are personalized folders that help you organize and manage your favorite assets from the Summer Art Gallery. Think of them as curated playlists for game assets - you can create collections for specific projects, art styles, or asset types.Creating Collections
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Access Collections
Go to Art → My Collections in Summer or visit your profile on summerengine.com/art
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Create New Collection
Click “New Collection” and give it a descriptive name
3
Set Visibility
Choose whether your collection is Public (visible to all) or Private (only you can see it)
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Add Description
Write a brief description explaining what the collection contains
Adding Assets to Collections
From the Gallery
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- Remove Assets: Clean up collections by removing outdated assets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’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