# Assets Library The libraries tab has assets categorized into groups: 3D Models, 3D Scenes, Sketchfab, VR Warehouse, Backgrounds, Scripts, HDR, Lighting Settings, Sounds, and SimLab Academy. ![image.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/Br7image.png) #### 3D Models The 3D Models category provides the user with stock 3D models to compose scenes out of them. ![image.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/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://help.simlab-soft.com/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://help.simlab-soft.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/OKyimage.png) #### VR Warehouse The VR Warehouse is the market where to publish, sell, and buy VR experiences. Go to the [VR Warehouse](https://help.simlab-soft.com/books/vr-warehouse/page/introduction) section for more information. #### Backgrounds The Backgrounds category consists of image and spherical backgrounds. #### Scripts The Scripts category is where the user finds ready-to-run Python scripts that automate certain tasks in SimLab Composer. #### HDR The HDR (High Dynamic Range) category has various options to select from. ![image.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/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.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/3Crimage.png) #### Sounds The Sounds category has a collection of sample sound effects for ambiance, electricity, industry, and notifications. ![image.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/uploads/images/gallery/2022-12/scaled-1680-/8ICimage.png)

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.

#### 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, the user clicks on SimLab Academy, then selects VR. ![image-1640351448881.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/scaled-1680-/image-1640351448881.png) Then the user selects what he/she wants to learn such as Basics. ![image-1640351492765.png](https://help.simlab-soft.com/uploads/images/gallery/2021-12/scaled-1680-/image-1640351492765.png)

The following video shows SimLab Academy in action