# Asset Library

The libraries tab has assets categorized into groups: 3D Models, 3D Scenes, Sketchfab, Backgrounds, HDR, Lighting Settings, Sounds, and SimLab Academy.  
  
![image.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2025-03/asset-library.JPG)

#### 3D Models

The 3D Models category provides the user with stock 3D models to compose scenes out of them.  
  
![image-1640350441510.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/itKimage.png)

#### 3D Scenes

The 3D Scenes category contains complete environments to be used for desktop and VR Experiences.

![image.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/bjcimage.png)

#### Sketchfab

The Sketchfab library allows users to display 3D, VR, and AR content from the Sketchfab platform website right in-app without the need for an Internet browser. The user is allowed to browse, review, and instantly download public models into an open scene.

![image.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/OKyimage.png)

#### Backgrounds

The Backgrounds category consists of image and spherical backgrounds.

#### HDR

The HDR (High Dynamic Range) category has various options to select from.

![image.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/TTIimage.png)

#### Lighting Settings

The Lighting Settings category provides lighting presets for rendering, VR, sun, and IES.  
  
[![image-1640350910700.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/3Crimage.png)](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/image-1640350910700.png)

**Predefined VR Lighting Settings** are shown in the following image:

[![image-1640351007127.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/scaled-1680-/image-1640351007127.png)](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/image-1640351007127.png)

The following image shows some of the **IES lights** included in SimLab Studio:

[![image-1640351082006.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/scaled-1680-/image-1640351082006.png)](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/image-1640351082006.png)

#### Sounds

The **Sounds** library offers a collections of sound effects that can help you enhance your scene without the need to always go and search for the appropriate sounds externally.  
  
![image.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/8ICimage.png)

<p class="callout info">Adding an element from Asset Libraries to a scene can be done in one of two ways: **(1)** Dragging an element from the library and dropping it in the 3D area. **(2)** Double-click the element on the Asset Library.</p>

#### SimLab Academy

**SimLab Academy** includes free step-by-step tutorials with all models needed to follow along with the available tutorials.

For example: To start learning VR creation, click on **SimLab Academy**, then select **VR.**

[![image-1640351448881.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/scaled-1680-/image-1640351448881.png)](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/image-1640351448881.png)

Then select what you want to learn, like **Basics**

[![image-1640351492765.png](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/scaled-1680-/image-1640351492765.png)](https://simlab-soft.com/help/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/image-1640351492765.png)

The following video shows SimLab Academy in action:

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