Add nodes to an asset

To add nodes to an asset

1. Select first the node(s) you want to add, and then the receiving asset.
2. Do one of the following:
3. • Select Modify > Asset > Add to Asset . If you have two assets selected, the first one selected is added to the second.
     Note: Maya returns an error if more than two assets are selected.
   • In the Outliner, middle-drag the node(s) onto an existing asset node.
     Note: When adding nodes to an asset using the Outliner, Maya respects the current Add to Asset options. For more information, see Add to Asset Options.
   • In the Hypergraph Connections editor, hold Ctrl + Alt + Shift and drag the node(s) into the asset node.
   • In the Hypergraph Connections editor, right-click the asset border and select Add selected to asset.

   The node is added to the asset. If the node was already inside another asset, it is removed from that asset.

The above methods are useful if you want to manually specify the nodes to add to the asset. However, you can also quickly add a group of nodes that are related by their hierarchy or connections.

To add a group of related nodes to an asset

1. In either the Outliner or Hypergraph Connections editor, select the node(s) whose related hierarchy you want to add to an asset.
2. Shift + select the asset you want to add the node(s) to.
3. Select Modify > Asset > Add to Asset > .
4. In the Add to Asset Options, select whether you want the asset to include any connected nodes and the hierarchy related to the node.
5. Click Apply and Close.