Sharp Stock

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Welcome & Configuration ​

The Welcome & Configuration page is the initial interface you see when starting Sharp Stock. When no asset library is loaded, the application will display this page to guide you in establishing or connecting to a resource repository. Once a library is successfully loaded, the system will automatically switch to the Main Management Interface.

Welcome Screen

1. Basic Preference Settings ​

In the top-right corner, you can quickly adjust basic runtime preferences, which will be saved automatically:

Welcome Screen Top-Right Actions

  • Interface Language: Supports Simplified Chinese / Traditional Chinese / English / Spanish.
  • Theme Scheme: Supports 🌓 Follow System, 🌙 Dark Mode, and ☀️ Light Mode.

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After successfully loading a library, you can still modify these options at any time via Left Sidebar ⚙ Settings → Interface Preferences. See the Settings Guide for more info.

2. Core Initialization Operations ​

The central welcome card provides two main ways to start your workflow:

2.1 Open Local Library ​

Click the "Select Local Library Directory" button to load a folder on your local disk as an asset library.

Select Local Library Directory Card

Use Cases:

  • Your resources already exist on your local computer and need to be indexed and managed.
  • You plan to create a brand new asset library in an empty directory.

For specific steps and initialization logic, please refer to Quick Start: Configuring Your Library.

2.2 Checkout SVN Library ​

If your team uses SVN for centralized resource hosting, you can enter the repository address directly on the welcome page to perform a checkout:

SVN Checkout Input and Button

  • Input Address: Enter the full remote repository address in the input box (must start with http://, https://, or svn://).
  • Execute Checkout: Click the "Go" button or press the Enter key.
  • Progress Feedback: The system will indicate the current stage via animation and bottom overlay (Verify Address → Select Storage Path → Sync Checkout → Open Library).
  • Authentication: If the server has access permissions, the system will automatically pop up a dialog for your Username and Password.

For detailed procedures and environmental requirements, please refer to Quick Start: Configuring Your Library.

IMPORTANT

Environment Note: The Windows version includes built-in core components; no external SVN client is needed. macOS users must pre-install SVN command-line tools. See Installation & Launch for details.

3. Interface Transition ​

Once a library is successfully loaded or created, the start page will automatically hide, and the full functional interface will open:

  • Left Sidebar: Directory structure, team collaboration entry, and settings.
  • Main View Area: Search filtering, asset preview grid, and status statistics.
  • Right Detail Panel: Interactive preview, property editing, and image tools.

To change the asset library, you can perform Switch or Close actions via ⚙ Settings → Library Status. Closing will return you to this initial page.