Command · import

import.initialize

Create an import sidecar with automatic importer selection and installed version.

scope edit:scenenot idempotentnon-destructive

Params

Typed as ImportInitializeParams. Fields marked * are required.

source*

string

Existing source media path, relative to the project.

required

option<string>

Stable asset ID or batch symbol; generated when omitted.

default null

settings

option<json>

Importer-specific settings; defaults when omitted.

default null

preset

Source texture quality override; omitted inherits the project preset.

default null

One ofbalancedhighQualityfast

dependencies

option<list<asset>>

Referenced authoring assets used by the cook.

default null

JSON (MCP ara_apply, batches)

{
  "cmd": "import.initialize",
  "args": {
    "source": "models/crate.glb",
    "id": "as_crate"
  }
}

CLI

ara do import.initialize --args '{"source":"models/crate.glb","id":"as_crate"}' --why "…"