Installation Guide

This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing Asset Optics and getting started with your first project.

System Requirements

Before installing Asset Optics, ensure your system meets the following requirements:

Unreal Engine

• Version: Unreal Engine 5.5, 5.6, or 5.7
• Platforms: Windows (Win64), macOS

Operating System

• Windows: Windows 10/11 (64-bit)
• macOS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later

Network

• Internet Connection: Required for authentication and sync
• Firewall: Allow connections to asset-optics.brahmaforge.com

Browser (for Web Dashboard)

• Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge (latest versions)

Installation from Fab Marketplace

The recommended way to install Asset Optics is through the Fab Marketplace.

Step 1: Purchase/Download

1. Open the Fab Marketplace
2. Search for "Asset Optics"
3. Click on the Asset Optics Plugin
4. Click Add to Library (or purchase if required)
5. The plugin will be added to your Epic Games library

Step 2: Install to Engine

1. Open the Epic Games Launcher
2. Go to the Library tab
3. Find Asset Optics under your plugins
4. Click Install to Engine
5. Select your Unreal Engine version (5.5, 5.6, or 5.7)
6. Wait for the installation to complete

Step 3: Enable in Your Project

1. Open your Unreal Engine project
2. Go to Edit → Plugins
3. Search for "Asset Optics"
4. Check the Enabled checkbox
5. Click Restart Now when prompted

Manual Installation

If you downloaded Asset Optics directly, you can install it manually.

Project-Specific Installation

Install the plugin for a single project:

1. Locate your project folder (where the .uproject file is)
2. Create a Plugins folder if it doesn't exist
3. Copy the AssetOpticsPlugin folder into Plugins

YourProject/
├── Config/
├── Content/
├── Plugins/
│   └── AssetOpticsPlugin/    ← Copy here
├── Source/
└── YourProject.uproject

1. Open your project in Unreal Engine
2. The plugin will be automatically detected and loaded

Engine-Wide Installation

Install the plugin for all projects using a specific engine version:

1. Navigate to your Unreal Engine installation:
2. Windows: C:\Program Files\Epic Games\UE_5.5\Engine\Plugins\
3. macOS: /Users/Shared/Epic Games/UE_5.5/Engine/Plugins/
4. Copy the AssetOpticsPlugin folder into the Plugins directory
5. Restart Unreal Engine

Verifying Installation

After installation, verify that Asset Optics is working:

1. Open your Unreal Engine project
2. Look for Asset Optics in the main toolbar
3. Click the Asset Optics button
4. The Asset Optics panel should open

If you see the welcome screen with the "Get Started" button, the installation is successful!

Updating the Plugin

From Fab Marketplace

1. Open the Epic Games Launcher
2. Go to Library
3. Find Asset Optics
4. Click Update if available
5. Restart Unreal Engine

Manual Update

1. Close Unreal Engine
2. Delete the old AssetOpticsPlugin folder
3. Copy the new AssetOpticsPlugin folder to the same location
4. Reopen Unreal Engine

Uninstalling

Disable the Plugin

1. Open your project in Unreal Engine
2. Go to Edit → Plugins
3. Find Asset Optics
4. Uncheck Enabled
5. Restart Unreal Engine

Remove Files

Project-specific installation:

• Delete the AssetOpticsPlugin folder from your project's Plugins directory

Engine-wide installation:

• Delete the AssetOpticsPlugin folder from the engine's Plugins directory

Next Steps

After installation:

1. Follow the Quick Start Guide to set up your first project
2. Explore the Planning Board for task management
3. Learn about Focus Mode for smart prioritization

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