# How to Test Assets on Maps (Basic Workflow)
This guide provides essential steps for testing assets on maps. Note that there
are differences between *War Thunder* and *daNetGame*-based projects.
## Build Changes in Assets
If you've made changes to an asset, open it in [*Asset
Viewer*](../../../dagor-tools/asset-viewer/asset-viewer/asset_viewer.md) and
build the corresponding components:
- **Material changes:** Build the asset group (grp)
- **Collision changes:** Build the collision group (grp)
- **Texture changes:** Build the texture bin
- **Multiple changes or uncertainty:** Build the entire folder (this may take
longer depending on the number of assets and packs in the folder/subfolders)
## Export the Map with the Asset
1. **Launch [*daEditor*](../../../dagor-tools/daeditor/daeditor/daeditor.md)**
and open the map you want to modify. In the **Landscape** tab, place the
asset using the **Create entity** tool.
2. **Export the map** via **Project > Export to game (PC format)**.
3. **Confirm all dialog boxes** and choose the place to export level. A
successful export will replace the current map file.
## Launching the Level
The method for launching the level varies by project.
### daNetGame-based projects
The following steps related to *daNetGame*-based projects are described using
the *Enlisted* project as an example.
To see your map in the game, you should launch the scene that includes your map,
which is a `.blk` file. There are two main approaches:
**Using the Launcher:**
1. Run `/enlisted/game/z_enlisted_launcher.bat`
2. Select the correct mission from the dropdown (the one with your exported
map). Customize mode, graphics settings, etc., if needed.
3. Click **Play** to launch the game.
**Manually:**
1. Create a `.bat` file in the `/enlisted/game/` directory.
2. Open it with a text editor (e.g., *Notepad*, *Notepad++*, *VSCode*).
3. Add the following line:
```
@start win64\\enlisted-dev.exe -scene:gamedata/scenes/.blk -config:disableMenu:b=yes
```
4. Save and run the `.bat` file to launch your scene.
While the launcher is the preferred method, manual execution is useful for
testing new scenes that haven't been added to the launcher yet.
### Enlisted CDK
1. Launch `/Enlisted/modsEditor.bat`
2. Select your scene. Choose the team, mode, and other settings using the
wrench icon.
3. Click **Load** or double-click the scene name to open it.
### War Thunder
In *War Thunder*, you will use the *Mission Editor*, which *daNetGame*-projects
do not have. You will have to create your mission using the following steps:
1. **Select Vehicle Type** from the dropdown:
- **armada:** Aircraft
- **tankModels:** Tanks
- **ships:** Ships
(Others are non-playable.)
Place the unit on the map using the **Create Unit** button, then click the
map to position it.
```{note}
Aircraft will appear in the air, while tanks and ships will be placed on
land.
```
2. **Change Vehicle Properties:** If the wrong vehicle type is selected, modify
it in the **Properties** panel (press `P` after selecting the unit).
After that you will have to choose:
- Vehicle model
- Weapon type (you may set to `default`)
- Bullets (usually `HE` or `default`)
- Bullets count
It can be done in the same unit's **Properties** panel:
3. **Configure Mission Properties:**
- Find your unit's army number (different parties - different armies in pvp)
in unit's **Properties** panel.
- Assign the unit's army number to **Team A** in **Mission Settings**
panel (deselect unit and press `P` button).
- Specify your unit in **wing** inset.
In the same **Mission Settings** panel:
- **name:** give the name to your mission;
- **type:** select **singleMission**;
- **level:** choose the location where the mission will start (otherwise, your vehicle
will spawn on default water location by default).
4. **Save the Mission:** Save your mission in
`/develop/gameBase/gameData/missions`.
```{important}
Be sure to save after every change – there is no autosave.
```
5. **Play the Mission:** Once ready, click the **Play** button.
