MiniMuses File Setup Guide: Asset Directories and Folder Management

To set up MiniMuses smoothly on launch, keep the main executable in the root installation folder alongside its base data folders, place custom PNG assets into structured category sub-folders, and back up your local project directories.

Installing and Structuring Core Files

Keep the primary application executable in the root directory next to its default data folders so loading file paths remain intact. Moving or renaming folders after extraction can break internal references, leading to missing user interface elements or character model initialization failures.

If the application fails to load properly on startup, local antivirus software may be quarantining the executable. Adding a folder exclusion for your MiniMuses installation directory prevents security software from blocking file operations during studio sessions.

Managing Custom PNG Assets

Importing external PNG assets or character presets requires dedicated sub-folders inside the game directory. Isolating custom files prevents them from being overwritten during software updates or cache operations.

Organize your imported assets into specific category folders—such as hair, clothing, and props—rather than dropping all PNG files into a single folder. Categorizing your directory speeds up loading times inside the character creator and simplifies troubleshooting if specific assets cause clipping or rendering errors.

Storage Maintenance and Save Backups

MiniMuses stores temporary cache files in your user directory during extended editing sessions. Periodically clearing this temporary cache helps maintain performance and reduces crashes when rendering complex scenes with multiple visual layers.

Target Directory	Role	Recommended Action
Root Directory Executable	Runs the primary application engine	Keep in root alongside default data folders
Asset Sub-folders	Holds imported PNG items (hair, clothing, props)	Sort by category to improve menu speed and isolate broken files
`Saves` and `Characters`	Stores saved scenes and original characters	Copy manually to an external drive or cloud storage after sessions
User Directory Cache	Stores session cache data	Clear periodically to reduce load times and prevent scene crashes

To safeguard your projects, manually copy your Saves and Characters folders to a secondary drive or cloud service after major editing sessions. Moving completed studio projects into an external archive folder also keeps the active workspace light, preventing memory issues caused by indexing large numbers of inactive files.

Troubleshooting Launch and Path Errors

If the MiniMuses display appears zoomed or cut off on launch, open the text-based configuration file to set a manual screen resolution that matches your monitor. If custom assets do not appear in the menu interface, check the file path settings in the configuration file to ensure the application is pointing to your current folder structure rather than a legacy directory path.