Assets Panel

Summary

This lesson introduces the Assets Panel, the primary hub for importing and managing external files in Rive. It supports images, Lottie files, fonts, and audio. You will learn how to organize your library using search, folders, and type filters, as well as essential shortcuts for navigating between the main editor panels.

Step by Step

1. 00:04
   Accessing the Panel

   Click the Assets tab in the top-left corner of the editor to open the panel for importing files.
2. 00:11
   Supported File Types

   Rive allows you to import various assets, including images, Lottie files, custom fonts, and audio clips.
3. 00:24
   Searching and Folders

   Use the search bar to find specific assets or click the folder icon to create a structured hierarchy for your imported files.
4. 00:35
   Filtering Assets

   Select specific asset type icons (e.g., Fonts only) to clean up the list view. Filtered-out assets remain saved in your file and are not deleted.
5. 00:53
   Panel Shortcuts

   Speed up your workflow with shortcuts: Command + 1 for Hierarchy, Command + 2 for Assets, and Command + 3 for Data Binding.

Notes About Current Rive

• Filter Logic: Filtering in the assets panel only affects what you see in the list; it does not affect any layers already placed on the artboard.
• Organization: Using folders is highly recommended as projects grow to keep fonts, images, and audio assets distinct.
• Efficiency: Dragging and dropping files directly into the Assets panel is often the fastest way to get your work into Rive.