Nodes encapsulated in an asset appear in a translucent box (for more information see Parts of an Asset). You can display or hide the contents of these asset nodes by expanding or collapsing the asset. 
Note:  Attribute connections in or out of the node remain visible regardless of whether a node is expanded or collapsed. 
To expand an asset
-  Do one of the following: 
- Double-click a collapsed asset node in the Hypergraph Connections editor. 
 
- Select a collapsed asset node in the Hypergraph Connections editor and select Edit > Asset > Expand Asset. 
 
  
To collapse an asset
- Do one of the following: 
- Double-click an expanded asset node in the Hypergraph Connections editor. 
 
- Select an expanded asset node in the Hypergraph Connections editor and select Edit > Asset > Collapse Asset.