Doodly Beginner Tutorial

Organization

Beginner Tutorial #3

Organization

Shows how to name files in Doodly to keep them organized.

Displays how to locate the my library files to keep files organized in Doodly.

Shows the project organization needed to stay organized in Doodly.

This is an extremely important part of Doodly. Imported props, characters and audio can get out of hand fairly quickly. There are areas within Doodly where you can be organized fairly easy like the folders in the initial interface or my videos area. There is a my library link in the Categories tab that helps us but doesn’t really solve the issue with getting organized in Doodly.

Issue

Trying to remember the name for the imported props and characters in Doodly for all the projects that have been created is a next to impossible task. Trying to remember which audio files you need to include attribution is equally impossible.

Suggestion

Use labels. If you have a client, use: Client Mary Smith: Table Top instead of just table top If you have a general prop use General: Grand Piano instead of just Grand Piano. If you need to include attribution for an imported audio file then a naming convention or label will assist with remember when you use that file you need to include attribution such as:

Music: Heaven Sound Attr. {Name Here}

Creative Common License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Pros

By using labels, we make it easier to find the items later because we only have to remember 1 keyword phrase instead of 100’s of them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions regarding this topic.

You can easily manage your imported assets by using a consistent labeling system when you name them. Instead of using a basic name, add a descriptive category first so you can search for a single keyword phrase later on to find exactly what you need.

When working on projects for a specific person or business, you should include the word client and their name in the asset title. For example, naming an item Client Mary Smith Table Top makes it much easier to locate all materials related to her project without having to remember every individual file name.

The most effective method is to put the attribution details directly into the file name when you import the audio. You can add the word music followed by the creator name and the license type, which ensures you will never forget to give proper credit when using that sound track.

Yes, the software provides basic folder structures on the main dashboard and a library section within the categories tab. However, these built in tools are often not enough to handle a large amount of custom uploads, which is why creating your own naming convention is highly recommended.

Adding a label like general before a common item such as a piano prevents your library from becoming cluttered and confusing. This strategy allows you to group similar everyday items together, saving you a massive amount of time when you are searching through hundreds of different uploads.

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