Build and Export Project Collections

Collections (AXICP files) are the recommended workflow for team projects because they preserve icon choices and per-icon settings over time.

Step 1 - Create or open a collection

• Create: File -> New Icon Collection (Ctrl+N)
• Open existing AXICP: File -> Open (Ctrl+O)

Step 2 - Add icons to the collection

• From generated outputs: Collection -> Add Generated Icons to Collection (Ctrl+W)
• Or drag/drop from icon list
• Or double-click icons while collection is active

Step 3 - Normalize naming and IDs

1. Select one or more collection entries.
2. Open Properties (Alt+Enter).
3. Set Name, Resource ID, and Resource ID Value.
4. Enable Index Names & IDs for bulk uniqueness.

Step 4 - Apply overlays and colorization

Collections preserve per-icon overlay position and color settings, making repeated exports deterministic.

Step 5 - Export full project pack

• Use Collection -> Create Collection Icon Files (F4).
• Select required formats/sizes and confirm output structure.

Team best practices

• Use predictable naming conventions for icon names and IDs.
• Sort collections before export to stabilize output ordering.
• Store AXICP files under version control with project assets.

Related links

• Working with collections
• Workflow guide
• Automate collection exports