Shared Files Overview

Shared files in Foxel allow you to access resources across all projects, unlike project files that are limited to the current project. This feature streamlines your workflow, making it easy to manage and reuse assets.

Each file type has a dedicated panel in the Left Sidebar for easy creation and management. It is essential to use these panels instead of the file explorer to ensure proper handling of shared files.

All shared files are stored in Documents\Foxel\Shared\.

Key Benefits of Shared Files

• Efficiency: Quickly access and reuse resources across multiple projects.
• Performance: Files (except Lua scripts) are stored in a proprietary format for fast loading.
• Organization: Keep your files neatly categorized for easy management.

Shared File Types

The following sections will detail the various file types available, their uses, and how to import and export them.

• Color Palettes: Predefined color files that help maintain consistent color schemes and provide easy access to frequently used colors in your projects.
• Material Sets: Collections of materials that determine the visual characteristics of model surfaces.
• Prefab Packages: Pre-configured model bundles that can be reused across multiple projects, streamlining the asset creation process.
• Scripts: Lua script files that enable you to implement custom functionalities and automate tasks within your projects.
• Textures: Image files used to apply overlays or lens effects to your renderings.
• Cubemaps: Specialized texture files that contain a 360-degree environmental map, useful for reflections and background settings.
• Look-Up Tables: Files that convert input colors to output colors, commonly used for color grading in rendering.
• Import Settings Profiles: Configurations that dictate how assets are imported into your projects.
• Export Settings Profiles: Configurations that outline how assets are exported, ensuring compatibility with various tools and platforms.
• Environmental Settings Profiles: Profiles that control environmental factors such as lighting, fog, and atmospheric effects in your projects.
• Render Effects Profiles: Configurations that specify visual effects applied during rendering, including post-processing effects and shaders.