At its core, the is a centralized database for storing, categorizing, and retrieving assets. Unlike your operating system’s native file explorer (Finder or Windows Explorer), the Harmony Library is "smart." It understands Harmony specific file types (.xstage, .tvg, .png, etc.) and maintains the integrity of vector data, pivot points, and hierarchical structures.

What of Toon Boom Harmony are you using (Essentials, Advanced, or Premium)?

📁 Project_Master_Library │ ├── 📁 01_CHARACTERS │ ├── 📁 Hero_Boy │ │ ├── 📄 Hero_Boy_Master_Rig.tpl │ │ └── 📁 Animation_Cycles │ └── 📁 Sidekick_Dog │ ├── 📁 02_PROPS │ ├── 📄 Smartphone.tpl │ └── 📄 Vehicle_Car.tpl │ └── 📁 03_FX_TEMPLATES ├── 📄 Cartoon_Explosion.tpl └── 📄 Speed_Lines.tpl 4. Working with Templates (.tpl)

: Local to a specific project and used to encapsulate animation within a single "container". Drawing Substitution

These subdirectories can be further subdivided as your production grows. For example, the Characters folder might contain subfolders for each character, each containing folders for different body parts, expressions, or animation cycles.

In your or Node View , select all the layers, pegs, or nodes that make up the asset you want to save.

Store character rigs, backgrounds, props, key poses, and sound files.

The Library supports a massive range of assets:

The Library is highly versatile and can host almost any element you create or use within Harmony:

The versatility of the Library is staggering. You are not limited to single images. You can store:

The Toon Boom Harmony Library is a centralized storage system within the software that allows you to store, organize, and reuse animation assets. Think of it as a digital warehouse. Instead of redrawing assets, rebuilding complex character rigs, or recreating special effects from scratch, you can simply drag and drop them from the Library directly into your timeline or Node View. Key Benefits of Using the Library

Symbols are specialized templates that enable you to reuse animated sequences or complex, nested animations. If you modify the original symbol, all instances in your project are updated simultaneously, providing massive time savings. C. Scene Setup and Assets