VaM2 Idea Development Post – VAM 3D Vam 1-2

[MrVR]

Here are some feature ideas to improve performance, usability, and workflow in VAM:

• Smarter asset loading
  Do not load old VAR files unless they are actually needed.
  Example: A timeline range of 100–250 frames can trigger loading of 150 VAR files, unnecessarily filling the database and slowing everything down.

And a don't show items in HUB already downloaded X

• Download queue system
  Add a visible download queue where users can wait and manually activate downloads.
  Updating even a single download package can take a very long time due to heavy database operations, so queued control would greatly improve the experience.
• Informative icons on VAR preview images
  Add small info icons directly on VAR presentation thumbnails, showing what the content supports:
  • VR
  • Embody
  • POV
  • Animation scene (timeline-based)
  • Each info icon could link to a short guide or documentation explaining how to use the plugin, scene, or asset.
• • Rating Stars ?
  • Tags for filter ?
    
    
    
• Tags and subcategories for better search
  Allow these features (VR, POV, Embody, Animation Scene, etc.) to be selectable as subcategories, search tags, or filters to make content easier to find.
• Delete VAR packages directly in the browser
  Make it possible to delete unwanted VAR packages, scenes, or assets directly from the browser interface without manual file handling.
• Preset management plugin
  Create a plugin that stores all presets in clear categories.
  Users can choose exactly which presets they want to keep when opening a scene or project.
• Preset save prompt / auto-categorization
  Optionally show a popup when saving presets where the user can enter a name.
  The system then automatically saves and categorizes everything under that name.
  Alternatively, use an automatic ID system like:
  Save-00001, Save-00002, etc.

These changes would significantly improve performance, organization,
and overall workflow in VAM, especially for users with large libraries and complex animation projects.

 

[hazmhox]

VAM 1 will not be updated anymore, I'd suggest making a similar thread regarding "VAM 2 must have/improvements over VAM 1" instead.

 

[atani]

And I think most of these points are available with Browser Assist (JayJayWon)