Asset Pipeline
User-facing reference for the Asset Pipeline tool.
Asset Pipeline
Status: Stable
Category: Asset
Use it when: you need to import/process user-owned or generated assets into project content.
First task
Import a user-owned image/audio asset and prepare it as project content.
Inputs
A file you created, own, or are licensed to use.
Outputs
Processed/imported project asset and metadata.
How it connects
Connects to converters, Generated Asset Browser, UI/Audio/VFX workflows.
Common mistakes
Importing unlicensed assets; saving into addon folder; skipping preview.
Validation
Validate path, rights, file type, and assignment target.
First safe task
- Open the tool from Dreamcatcher.
- Start with one tiny project-owned output.
- Save or apply only one change.
- Run Content Validator or Quick Play before expanding.
Success looks like
The output exists in the expected project location, related references are visible in the Inspector/tool UI, and no validator error points to a missing path or deleted resource.
Common mistake
Stacking several generated outputs or gameplay connections before checking one simple result first.
