Asset Optics Integration

Asset Scaffolding integrates seamlessly with Asset Optics to create a complete game production pipeline. This guide explains how to use both plugins together.

Overview

When used together:

Asset Scaffolding	Asset Optics
Creates game systems	Tracks game systems
Generates assets	Links assets to tasks
Scaffolds code	Plans work
Builds foundation	Manages production

How Integration Works

Automatic Detection

When Asset Optics is installed, Asset Scaffolding:

1. Detects Asset Optics presence
2. Enables integration features
3. Shows integration status in UI

Asset Linking

When you create an asset with Asset Scaffolding:

1. Asset is created in Content Browser
2. Asset Optics automatically syncs it
3. You can link it to tasks
4. Track completion through Asset Optics

Task Suggestions

Asset Scaffolding can suggest tasks:

1. Create a complex system (e.g., "Inventory System")
2. Asset Scaffolding suggests related tasks:
3. "Implement item pickup"
4. "Create inventory UI"
5. "Add save/load for inventory"
6. Accept suggestions to create tasks in Asset Optics

Setting Up Integration

Prerequisites

• Asset Optics plugin installed and enabled
• Asset Optics account with an active project
• Both plugins in the same Unreal project

Enabling Integration

Integration is automatic when both plugins are installed. To verify:

1. Open Asset Scaffolding
2. Look for "Asset Optics" indicator in the header
3. Green = Connected, Gray = Not available

Configuring Integration

1. Open Asset Scaffolding settings
2. Find Asset Optics Integration section
3. Options:
4. Auto-suggest tasks: Suggest tasks when creating systems
5. Auto-link assets: Automatically link created assets
6. Sync Game World: Share Game World structure with Asset Optics

Integrated Workflows

Workflow 1: Plan First, Scaffold Later

Use Asset Optics to plan, then Asset Scaffolding to build:

1. Plan in Asset Optics
2. Create project and milestones
3. Add tasks for each system ("Create player character")

4. Set priorities and due dates

5. Scaffold from Tasks

6. Open Asset Scaffolding
7. See task-suggested systems
8. Click to scaffold with auto-link

9. Task updates to "In Progress"

10. Track in Asset Optics

11. See scaffolded assets linked to tasks
12. Mark tasks complete when customized
13. Track overall milestone progress

Workflow 2: Scaffold First, Plan Later

Build first, then organize:

1. Scaffold in Asset Scaffolding
2. Create your game systems
3. Build out the architecture

4. Game World tracks everything

5. Sync to Asset Optics

6. Click "Sync to Asset Optics"
7. Game World creates tasks for each system

8. Assets auto-link to created tasks

9. Organize in Asset Optics

10. Assign tasks to milestones
11. Set priorities
12. Plan remaining work

Workflow 3: AI-Powered Development

Use AI to plan and scaffold:

1. AI Creates Plan (Asset Optics)
2. "Create a plan for implementing an inventory system"
3. AI generates tasks and milestones

4. Approve the plan

5. Scaffold Suggested Systems

6. Asset Scaffolding sees the tasks
7. Suggests matching recipes

8. One-click to create and link

9. Focus on Customization

10. Foundation is built
11. Use Focus Mode for priorities
12. Complete tasks as you customize

Integration Features

Task Suggestions

When scaffolding a system, see related tasks:

Creating: Inventory System

Suggested Tasks:
☑ Create inventory component
☑ Design inventory UI
☐ Implement item stacking
☐ Add drag-and-drop
☐ Create item database

Check items to create tasks in Asset Optics.

Asset Auto-Link

Created assets automatically link to:

• The task you initiated from (if any)
• A new task (if configured)
• Nothing (if disabled)

Configure in settings.

Game World Sync

The Game World structure can sync:

To Asset Optics:

• Creates tasks for each system
• Reflects dependencies
• Updates as you build

From Asset Optics:

• Shows task status on systems
• Highlights incomplete work
• Syncs completion

Progress Tracking

See Asset Optics progress in Asset Scaffolding:

• Each system shows linked task status
• Progress bars reflect completion
• Focus suggestions based on priorities

Best Practices

For Solo Developers

1. Start with Asset Scaffolding to build foundation
2. Sync to Asset Optics for tracking
3. Use Focus Mode for daily priorities
4. Complete and customize systems

For Teams

1. One person plans in Asset Optics
2. Assign scaffolding tasks to team members
3. Each member scaffolds their systems
4. All assets linked, progress visible

For Game Jams

1. Quick scaffold with Asset Scaffolding
2. Sync to Asset Optics
3. Focus Mode shows immediate priorities
4. Ship fast with tracked progress

Troubleshooting

Integration Not Showing

Check:

• Both plugins enabled
• Same project loaded
• Asset Optics logged in

Try:

1. Restart Unreal Engine
2. Re-enable both plugins
3. Log into Asset Optics again

Tasks Not Syncing

Check:

• Internet connection
• Asset Optics sync status
• Integration enabled in settings

Try:

1. Manual refresh in both plugins
2. Check Asset Optics web dashboard
3. Re-enable integration

Assets Not Linking

Check:

• Auto-link setting enabled
• Task selected when scaffolding
• Assets synced in Asset Optics

Try:

1. Enable auto-link in settings
2. Manually link in Asset Optics
3. Trigger asset sync

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