> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.summerengine.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Asset Collections

> Organize and manage your favorite game assets with collections

## 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

<Steps>
  <Step title="Access Collections">
    Go to Art → My Collections in Summer or visit your profile on summerengine.com/art
  </Step>

  <Step title="Create New Collection">
    Click "New Collection" and give it a descriptive name
  </Step>

  <Step title="Set Visibility">
    Choose whether your collection is Public (visible to all) or Private (only you can see it)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Description">
    Write a brief description explaining what the collection contains
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Adding Assets to Collections

### From the Studio

When browsing assets in the gallery:

1. Click the bookmark icon on any asset
2. Select which collection(s) to add it to
3. Create new collections on-the-fly if needed

### From Asset Pages

On individual asset pages:

1. Click "Add to Collection"
2. Choose from existing collections or create a new one
3. Assets are saved instantly

### Bulk Operations

Select multiple assets and add them to collections in batch:

1. Use checkboxes to select multiple assets
2. Click "Add Selected to Collection"
3. 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

**Collaboration**

* **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:

```
summerengine.com/art/collections/username/collection-name
```

Share these links with:

* 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:

1. Right-click on a collection in Summer
2. Select "Import All to Project"
3. Choose which project folder to import to
4. 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:

1. Build a collection with all assets for a specific game type
2. Use it as a template for new projects
3. 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

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

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Browse the Studio" icon="compass" href="/art-system/gallery">
    Find assets to add to your collections
  </Card>

  <Card title="Generate Custom Assets" icon="wand-sparkles" href="/art-system/ai-generation">
    Create unique assets for your collections
  </Card>
</CardGroup>