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 ====Assigning Properties & Assets to Models==== ====Assigning Properties & Assets to Models====
  
 +A [[managing_3D_models|3D model]] may be very simple, or may be quite complicated and made up of several distinct parts.
 +
 +When you have multi-part 3D models, you have a few additional options beyond the normal choices.
 +
 +As an example, we will look at showing properties on the 3D model of a car.
 +
 +===Normal Behaviour===
 +
 +Normally, ARDI assumes that you are placing one model per asset. ​
 +
 +If you assign a 3D model and position to an asset for our car, then the model will appear in VE with **all** of the properties for that asset applying to **every** component of the car.
 +
 +===Complex Models===
 +
 +But what if your 3D car model is broken up into pieces, so you have the parts - such as tyres, exhaust, engine - as individual components of the model?
 +
 +Below you can see our //very// simple 3D model for a car.
 +
 +{{:​ardiadminguide:​basiccarfull.png?​400|}}
 +
 +Internally, this is actually broken up into distinct pieces.
 +
 +{{:​ardiadminguide:​basiccarexploded.png?​400|}}
 +
 +Each of these pieces has a name, and can be connected to other parts. For example, the **axle** might be connected to the **frame**, and then the **tyres** connected to the **axle**.
 +
 +===Connecting Properties to Model Parts===
 +
 +You can //connect properties to individual model parts//.
 +
 +This works well for assets that only have a little bit of information. If you've placed **all** of the cars properties on the //Car// asset, then you can specify which properties you would like to show on which components.
 +
 +For example, a property called //tyre pressure// could be shown on the tyres. //RPM// could be shown on the engine, //climate control temperature//​ could be shown on the passenger cabin etc.
 +
 +To do this....
 +
 +    * Go to the details for the base asset (ie. the Car)
 +    * Make sure that a [[assign_3d_model_to_asset|3D model has been set]].
 +    * Scroll down to 'Link Properties to Parts'
 +    * Open the drop-list on the property you want to assign to a part.
 +    * Choose the part from the list.
 +    * Hit Save
 +
 +{{:​ardiadminguide:​assignpropertytopart.png?​400|}}
 +
 +In the image above, we are linking the //speed// of the vehicle to the //frame// of the vehicle.
 +
 +===Connecting Assets to Model Parts===
 +
 +This method is a little more complicated,​ but allows you to work with much more complex amounts of data.
 +
 +In this case, ARDI contains individual assets for each of these components. ​
 +
 +Ideally, these would be placed under the parent that contains the model (ie. the //Tyres// asset should be placed under the //Car// asset in the [[location|Location hierarchy]].),​ although this is not required.
 +
 +You can then go to the **Car** asset and link assets to the model parts.
 +
 +To do this....
 +
 +    * Go to the details for the base asset (ie. the Car)
 +    * Make sure that a [[assign_3d_model_to_asset|3D model has been set]].
 +    * Scroll down to '​Assign Asset to Model Part'
 +    * Open the drop-list on the part you would like to assign an asset to.
 +    * Choose the asset from the list, or press the ellipsis button to search for one elsewhere.
 +    * Hit Save
 +
 +{{:​ardiadminguide:​assignassettopart.png?​400|}}
 +
 +In the image above, we are linking the //​front-right tyre of the 3D model// to an asset named //​Front-Right Tyre//.