AssetBrowser Collection Issue #99529

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Frank Hilton · 2022-07-07T17:56:53+02:00

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-07 17:56:53 +02:00

System Information
Operating system: Win 10 64x
Graphics card: RTX 2060

Blender Version
Broken: Blender 3.1.2
Worked: don't know. Waited for ability to save collections.

Short description of error
After assigning a Collection as an Asset, then dragging asset into new file.
It doesn't bring in the Modifiers or Particles used in collection.
It also makes the Modifier, Particle tabs on property window disappear.
And also, the Edit Mode dropdown loses all edit modes except object, so I can no longer edit the array or mesh,

Exact steps for others to reproduce the error

Assign a collection of an array of cubes as an asset
Open new file.
Drag asset from asset browser into viewport. It displays fine
Go to edit and the "Edit Mode" (along with more) are gone.
Go to edit the modifiers, and the Modifier wrench icon tab is gone from the properties area.
This also did this with particles too.

So basically. Even though you can assign collection of objects, it only works on objects that DO NOT have modifiers, particles and who knows what else.

Is this a limitation or bug?
If its a limitation because it hasn't been added, please do soon.
Because the asset browser is only good for basic stuff.
Will have to stick to my asset manager addon for now.

**System Information** Operating system: Win 10 64x Graphics card: RTX 2060 **Blender Version** Broken: Blender 3.1.2 Worked: don't know. Waited for ability to save collections. **Short description of error** After assigning a Collection as an Asset, then dragging asset into new file. It doesn't bring in the Modifiers or Particles used in collection. It also makes the Modifier, Particle tabs on property window disappear. And also, the Edit Mode dropdown loses all edit modes except object, so I can no longer edit the array or mesh, **Exact steps for others to reproduce the error** - Assign a collection of an array of cubes as an asset - Open new file. - Drag asset from asset browser into viewport. It displays fine - Go to edit and the "Edit Mode" (along with more) are gone. - Go to edit the modifiers, and the Modifier wrench icon tab is gone from the properties area. - This also did this with particles too. So basically. Even though you can assign collection of objects, it only works on objects that DO NOT have modifiers, particles and who knows what else. Is this a limitation or bug? If its a limitation because it hasn't been added, please do soon. Because the asset browser is only good for basic stuff. Will have to stick to my asset manager addon for now. ![assetbrowserissue1.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F13265713/assetbrowserissue1.png)

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-07 17:56:53 +02:00

Added subscriber: @Pixelink

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-07 18:48:57 +02:00

Okay, so what I see so far, is that I can add primitives' fine that have all the edit mode options.
So, that means an asset that was assigned from a collection and dragged into a new file can't be edited.
So, how do I convert this back to an editable collection including modifiers etc??

Okay, so what I see so far, is that I can add primitives' fine that have all the edit mode options. So, that means an asset that was assigned from a collection and dragged into a new file can't be edited. So, how do I convert this back to an editable collection including modifiers etc??

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-07 18:55:12 +02:00

Okay, I found a video that let me know that I can press CTRL+A to make instance real.
However, even though the Modifier button is there, all modifiers for that array object is gone.

So, that isn't good.

Okay, I found a video that let me know that I can press CTRL+A to make instance real. However, even though the Modifier button is there, all modifiers for that array object is gone. So, that isn't good.

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-07 18:59:36 +02:00

Okay, I guess I had the wrong cube selected.
So, now I have the right cube that does show the array modifier
None of the modifiers work anymore. So there useless.
Unless that is a way to get it to work.

Okay, I guess I had the wrong cube selected. So, now I have the right cube that does show the array modifier None of the modifiers work anymore. So there useless. Unless that is a way to get it to work.

Germano Cavalcante commented

2022-07-08 00:13:50 +02:00

Added subscriber: @mano-wii

Germano Cavalcante commented

2022-07-08 00:13:50 +02:00

Changed status from 'Needs Triage' to: 'Needs User Info'

Germano Cavalcante commented

2022-07-08 00:13:50 +02:00

Thanks for the report. Unfortunately the scenario described is too time consuming for us to track down, we require the bug reporter to narrow down the problem.

If there are many steps to reproduce the problem, please attach a .blend file saved right before the bug occurs, so only a few steps are needed to trigger the bug.

If you're not sure if it's a bug, please try one of the community websites for help using Blender: https://www.blender.org/community/

Thanks for the report. Unfortunately the scenario described is too time consuming for us to track down, we require the bug reporter to narrow down the problem. If there are many steps to reproduce the problem, please attach a .blend file saved right before the bug occurs, so only a few steps are needed to trigger the bug. If you're not sure if it's a bug, please try one of the community websites for help using Blender: https://www.blender.org/community/

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-08 00:22:19 +02:00

I gave you the steps. You are the bug fixers. If I knew what was wrong I would tell you. All I know is that after making instance real, it breaks the array modifier so that I can't use it.

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-08 00:24:14 +02:00

All I ca do is give the blend.
All you have to do is assign it as asset then try it on a new file.
I already laid out the steps above.

ArrayDisplacement01.blend

All I ca do is give the blend. All you have to do is assign it as asset then try it on a new file. I already laid out the steps above. [ArrayDisplacement01.blend](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F13266596/ArrayDisplacement01.blend)

Germano Cavalcante commented

2022-07-08 20:28:51 +02:00

Changed status from 'Needs User Info' to: 'Archived'

Germano Cavalcante closed this issue

2022-07-08 20:28:51 +02:00

Germano Cavalcante commented

2022-07-08 20:28:51 +02:00

Thanks for the report, but what's happening here is a misunderstanding of how it works.
You are importing an instance.
As an instance, it does not enter edit mode.
You need to edit the object inside the instance.
So this is not really a bug.

For help using Blender, please try one of the community websites: https://www.blender.org/community/

I'm closing as this bug tracker is only for bugs and errors.

Thanks for the report, but what's happening here is a misunderstanding of how it works. You are importing an instance. As an instance, it does not enter edit mode. You need to edit the object inside the instance. So this is not really a bug. For help using Blender, please try one of the community websites: https://www.blender.org/community/ I'm closing as this bug tracker is only for bugs and errors.

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-08 21:12:33 +02:00

Sir, You didn't read my posts.
I said I was able to "Make Instance Real"... which allows me to edit.

BUT.... When I convert, IT BREAKS THE MODIFIERS so that I can't use the modifiers anymore.

You mean its supposed to break the modifiers???
I have others that don't.

THIS IS BUG!!!

Please carefully read my posts

Sir, You didn't read my posts. I said I was able to "Make Instance Real"... which allows me to edit. BUT.... When I convert, IT BREAKS THE MODIFIERS so that I can't use the modifiers anymore. You mean its supposed to break the modifiers??? I have others that don't. THIS IS BUG!!! Please carefully read my posts

Germano Cavalcante commented

2022-07-08 21:33:41 +02:00

Changed status from 'Archived' to: 'Needs Triage'

Germano Cavalcante reopened this issue

2022-07-08 21:33:41 +02:00

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-08 22:32:24 +02:00

Here is a video showing you how the modifier gets broke.

asserbrwo_modifier_issue1.mp4

Here is a video showing you how the modifier gets broke. [asserbrwo_modifier_issue1.mp4](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F13275258/asserbrwo_modifier_issue1.mp4)

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-07-13 17:48:02 +02:00

Added subscriber: @PratikPB2123

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-07-13 17:48:02 +02:00

Changed status from 'Needs Triage' to: 'Needs User Info'

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-07-13 17:48:02 +02:00

Hi, have you tried with Instance option unchecked from the redo panel
Related bug report: #98783 (Appending collections always links it instead.)

Hi, have you tried with `Instance` option unchecked from the redo panel Related bug report: #98783 (Appending collections always links it instead.) ![image.png](https://archive.blender.org/developer/F13145178/image.png)

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-13 19:24:10 +02:00

What is this and where is it?
How to I get that panel?

What is this and where is it? How to I get that panel?

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-13 19:40:52 +02:00

Okay, I found it. That works.
But, my question is now.
Why do I have to do this extra step every time.
After all, it is the "Add as Asset" that is making it an instance.
That means this happens every time.

I don't think that should be on by default then.

Okay, I found it. That works. But, my question is now. Why do I have to do this extra step every time. After all, it is the "Add as Asset" that is making it an instance. That means this happens every time. I don't think that should be on by default then.

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-07-14 05:15:49 +02:00

Right now this is the only way(as far as I know) to use the collection without instancing.
There is also a TODO task regarding what should be the default behavior. see: #96963 (Collection Assets: To Instance or Not to Instance)

Right now this is the only way(as far as I know) to use the collection without instancing. There is also a TODO task regarding what should be the default behavior. see: #96963 (Collection Assets: To Instance or Not to Instance)

Frank Hilton commented

2022-07-14 13:27:42 +02:00

I did respond to that thread. Now I understand the issues going on.
So, I am all set with my particular issue.

Thanks

I did respond to that thread. Now I understand the issues going on. So, I am all set with my particular issue. Thanks

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-07-18 13:15:31 +02:00

Changed status from 'Needs User Info' to: 'Archived'

Pratik Borhade closed this issue

2022-07-18 13:15:31 +02:00

Pratik Borhade commented

2022-07-18 13:15:31 +02:00

I think it's fair to close this report since we already have one (#96963)

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AssetBrowser Collection Issue #99529