Using Co-pilot for props and environments

With Co-pilot, you can move from concept to a usable prop or environment prototype in hours, not days.

1

Gather your references

• For props: collect clear photos or concept art from the front, side, and top if possible.

  • Use Auto-Generated Orthographic Views for props when you only have a single photo.

• For environments: gather tileable textures, modular kit references, or mood boards.

• Upload these to Co-pilot as your input images.

2

Generate base meshes

• Use Base Mesh from Reference to quickly create low-poly meshes that match overall shape and proportions.

• For organic parts (e.g., rocks, foliage), try Organic Reconstruction to cover the reference area with a starting mesh.

• Break complex environments into smaller pieces (props, walls, terrain chunks) for better results.

3

Apply tileable textures

• Use Tileable Textures from Reference to turn cropped details into seamless materials (wood planks, stone, bricks, fabric).

• Apply these directly to your base meshes for a fast, convincing look.

4

Refine & optimize

• Check scale and proportions against your project’s environment metrics (e.g., character height in-game).

5

Iterate with feedback

• Review generated props or environment blocks in your engine.

• Adjust or regenerate specific parts as needed.

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Best Practices

• Start simple: block out key props or environmental pieces first, then add detail.

• For environments, focus on reusability — one good tileable material or modular wall section can go a long way.

• Treat Co-pilot outputs as accelerators, not final assets — refine and stylize them to match your project.

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