Asset Library Overview
CharaStudio's Asset Library is a central storage system for all creative resources. Asset types include:
| Asset Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Characters | Created characters, reusable across projects |
| World Cards | World and scene settings |
| Props | Key items in the story |
| Costumes | Character costume designs |
| Reference Images | Reference images used for AI drawing |
| Templates | Reusable creative templates |
Managing Assets
Adding Assets
Most assets (such as characters, scenes) are automatically added to the Asset Library upon creation.
You can also manually import assets:
- Go to the "Asset Library" workspace
- Select the asset type
- Click "Import"
- Select a file or drag and drop into the upload area
Asset Tags
Organize assets using tags:
Protagonist: Lin Shuang, Zhao Wuji
Antagonist: Blood Demon Lord
NPCs: Tavern Server, City Lord
Scenes: Frost Moon City, Northern Tundra
Props: Frost Moon Sword, Xuan Ice Token
Search and Filter
- Keyword Search: Search assets by name
- Tag Filter: Filter asset list by tags
- Type Filter: Show only specific types of assets
- Favorites: Mark frequently used assets as favorites for quick access
Cross-Project Reuse
Character Reuse
- Find the target character in the Asset Library
- Click "Use in Current Project"
- The character will appear in the current project's character list
- Modifications to the character will apply to all projects using it
World Reuse
- Export World Cards as
.chara-worldfiles - In a new project, select "Import World Card"
- Select the asset package to import
- The World Card and all its Scene Cards will be imported
Asset Statistics
On the Asset Library home page, you can see current project asset statistics:
- Total characters and active characters
- Number of World Cards and Scene Cards
- Number of props and costumes
- Total reference images
Backup and Recovery
- Auto-backup: CharaStudio automatically backs up project data every hour
- Manual backup: Click "Export Backup" to create a complete project snapshot
- Recovery: In the project list, click "Restore from Backup" to recover lost data