# User Manual

The full Atlas User Manual is in active development. Most of the material that would sit in a traditional user manual already lives in topic-specific pages elsewhere in this documentation. Use this page as the index until the unified manual ships.

## Where to find what you need

* **Building your first workflow.** Start with [Getting Started](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/getting-started.md) for the orientation, then open the [Node Index](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/node-index.md) to browse the building blocks. The [Atlas AI Agent](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/atlas-ai-studio-overview.md) can also generate a first-pass workflow from a natural-language description.
* **Picking the right node for a task.** The [Node Index](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/node-index.md) is organized by capability area (mesh, image, video, text, utility, API, math, integration). Every node category has its own page with use cases, common pitfalls, and FAQs.
* **3D-specific guidance.** The [3D & Gaming Focus](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/3d-and-gaming-focus.md) page is the single best entry point for the production-grade 3D capabilities (retopology, PBR, UV unwrapping, engine presets). For deeper guidance on a single asset, see [3D Generation Best Practices](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/node-index/mesh-nodes/3d-generation-best-practices.md).
* **Character pipelines specifically.** Character work (rigging, retargeting, animation) is covered in [Animation Nodes](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/node-index/mesh-nodes/animation-nodes.md).
* **Exporting workflows as APIs.** [API Nodes](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/node-index/api-nodes.md) covers the one-click API export, the async execute and status pattern, and the official Unity and Unreal plugins.
* **Procurement and billing through Google Cloud.** [Atlas x GCP](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/atlas-x-gcp.md) covers the Marketplace path, including how Atlas usage applies against existing GCP commits.
* **What other studios are saying.** [Testimonials](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/testimonials.md) for quotes and measured results from beta and production users.

## What is coming in the full User Manual

The unified manual will consolidate the above into a single sequenced walkthrough, plus add deeper coverage of:

* Project organization, asset library structure, and shared workflow management within a team
* Permissions, roles, and audit trail for enterprise deployments
* Integration recipes for specific engine workflows (Unreal blueprints, Unity scriptable objects, Blender add-ons)
* Custom node development for studios with proprietary models or in-house tooling

In the meantime, the topic-specific pages above are the source of truth. The [Atlas AI Agent](/atlas-ai-studio-overview/atlas-ai-studio-overview.md) can also answer most "how do I" questions interactively from inside the platform.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where is the actual user manual?**

The full unified manual is in development. The topic-specific pages linked above cover all current platform capabilities. The agent inside the Atlas platform also answers most usage questions interactively.

**Can I get a single-document export of the documentation?**

Not currently. The documentation is structured page-by-page in GitBook. Specific pages can be saved or printed individually.

**Who do I contact if I cannot find what I need?**

Atlas customers have a dedicated point of contact assigned at onboarding. Prospective users can reach the team via the contact form linked from atlas.design.


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