Context Menu
Right-clicking any item in the asset grid will bring up a context menu. This menu integrates basic file management functions and dynamically provides specific advanced tools based on the type and quantity of selected assets.
1. Basic Management Functions
Regardless of asset type, the context menu typically includes the following standard operations:
- Rename: Change the filename. The system will automatically synchronize and update associated metadata in the library.
- Delete: Move the asset to the system trash and simultaneously clear management records like tags and thumbnails from the library.
- Cut / Copy: Available for folders, a single asset, or multiple selected assets. The matching shortcut for the current platform appears on the right side of each menu item.
- Paste: Right-click a folder to paste into that folder, or right-click an asset to paste into the folder containing that asset. The action is unavailable when the app clipboard has no items to paste.
- Paste Completion Feedback: After a successful paste, every asset produced by that operation is selected automatically. Pasting ordinary assets keeps the destination folder selected; pasting a folder selects the new folder root instead of automatically entering one of its subfolders.
- Locate Folder: Quickly expand and select the directory containing the asset in the left navigation tree.
- Show in File Explorer: Open the local folder window and precisely highlight the physical file (on macOS, this menu item will dynamically display as "Reveal in Finder").
- Regenerate Thumbnail: When the thumbnail of an asset is displayed incorrectly, outdated, or fails to load, use this option to clear the existing thumbnail cache and force the application to regenerate it. This menu item is displayed when a single asset that supports thumbnails (such as images, 3D models, audio, video, or Spine animations) is selected, or when multiple selected assets contain at least one that supports thumbnails.
Preview-supported assets
- Expanded Preview: Expands the current asset to fill the application window. Shortcut: Space (same as pressing Space with the asset focused). Press Space or Esc again to close.
2. Type-Specific Advanced Features
Sharp Stock intelligently displays specialized tools based on file extensions and attributes:
Image Assets (PNG, JPG, WebP, TGA)
- Split Image (Alpha-based): Automatically detects transparent regions in the image and attempts to batch split a combined image into independent sub-image files.
Atlas Description Files (Plist)
- Split Image (Plist-based): Reads coordinate and dimension information from the Plist file to precisely crop all sub-regions from the original large texture.
Sprite Sheets (Sprites Items)
- Deconstruct Sprites: Reverts a grouped item into its original single-frame image files.
- Generate Atlas (Atlas / Plist): Re-packages currently selected sprites into a standard texture atlas format.
Batch Operation Mode
- Merge to Sprites: When multiple discrete images are selected, they can be aggregated with one click into a virtual "Sprites" asset for unified frame-by-frame preview.
3. Extracting Links and Paths
To facilitate resource referencing in planning documents, collaboration tools, or code, the menu provides extensive path copying options:
- Copy Asset Link: Extracts a protocol link starting with
sharp-stock://open. Clicking it will launch the software and locate the asset. - Copy Redirect Link: Generates an HTTP link containing a web redirect page, suitable for online documents like Lark or DingTalk that cannot recognize private protocols.
- Copy Absolute Disk Path: Copies the complete physical path of the file on the computer.
4. Quick Action Reference
The shortcuts marked in the menu take effect immediately when the asset has focus:
| Function | Shortcut (Windows) | Shortcut (macOS) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Action Menu | Shift + F10 or the Menu key | Shift + F10 | Open the action menu for the selected asset. Use the arrow keys to navigate, Enter to run an action, and Esc to close. |
| Rename | F2 | Enter or F2 | Enter filename editing mode. |
| Copy | Ctrl + C | Cmd + C | Copies one or more selected assets. |
| Cut | Ctrl + X | Cmd + X | Marks the selected assets for moving. |
| Paste | Ctrl + V | Cmd + V | Available from a folder or asset context menu; an asset target pastes into its containing folder. |
| Delete | Delete | Cmd + Delete / Backspace | Trigger file deletion confirmation. |
| Locate Folder | Ctrl + G | Cmd + G | Quickly jump to the parent directory. |
| Copy Asset Link | Alt + C | Cmd + Option + L or Option + C | Copy library logical path. |
| Copy Disk Path | Ctrl + Shift + C | Cmd + Option + C or Cmd + Shift + C | Copy physical storage path. |
| Open with Default App | Double-click | Double-click | Call the system-associated program (e.g., PS) for editing. |
| Expanded Preview | Space | Space | Full-window preview; press Space or Esc again to close (preview-supported types only). |
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If certain specific operations (like "Split Image") do not appear, please check if the file extension is standard or if the file is in an abnormal state, such as an SVN conflict.