Menus and tooling
UI library · Keyboard shortcuts · Desktop guide
Use the top menu for entry points and the workspace tabs for ongoing work. Some application menus are built when opened, so entries may depend on the capabilities available in this installation. For the purpose and verification step of each window, see desktop workspaces. For adding a studio tool or new DCC, see modules and languages and add a host application.
Tools
| Entry | Use it for |
|---|---|
| Editor | Open and edit a project file. Use Search / Symbols first when locating a function. |
| Search / Symbols | Find text and symbols in indexed project folders; inspect callers and implementations. |
| Pipelines | Build, save, test, and run function graphs. See the pipeline walkthrough. |
| Kingdom (Game Engine) | Open the scene and game engine workspace. Its Assets browser has a separate guide. |
| Ophanim (Image & Texture Review Suite) | Open image, texture, PSD, markup, and PBR review tools. |
| The Garden (DCC Integration Suite) | Open the adaptive DCC viewport for scene, rigging, animation, and engine transfer work. |
| DCC Driver Suite / Second Screen | Open the bridge powered control surface for connected applications. |
| Terminal Tools | Open a terminal or stage a prompt, selection, or file command there. A staged command needs its output checked. |
| Tech Connector Tools | Licensing, installation, diagnostics, mobile second screen, logs, and VCS controls. |
| App Updates | Check the app's Git status or update from a release or Git ref. |
Apps
Apps > DCC contains Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Houdini, and MotionBuilder. The application submenu has the actions Tech Connector can expose for that host, such as opening it, reading selection or scene state, installing a bridge, and calling commands. Apps > Engine contains Unreal Engine and Unity. For Unreal, the submenu groups setup, inspection, actions, and advanced operations. Apps > Capability Status... is the first place to check whether the needed bridge is available.
Apps > Services contains integration and account setup. Apps > Messaging contains notification output and messaging setup. A visible menu entry is a route to an operation; confirm the live host connection before a run and inspect the resulting asset afterward.
Other main menus
- File: new or saved chat, Prompt Assistant, settings, and exit.
- Project: load or update the primary project, manage directories, refresh roots, and open the project folder.
- Trunk (Reasoning Engine): local and cloud model setup, activity details, MCPHost controls, and model or safety settings.
- Roots: scan or rebuild the indexed knowledge roots, view a summary, and seal a root record.
- Branches: open Pipelines, start a new branch, refresh saved branches, and open branch settings.
- Community: browse or import shared tools and configure integrations.
- Window: show or hide workspace tabs and System Status, anchor or detach tabs, and toggle full screen.
- Help: open the UI Guide and Hotkeys library, run a health check, open model provider setup, and view application information.
If an indexed function is missing from the Pipelines search, verify its folder in Project > Project Directories... and allow the function list to finish preparing. See project scope.