# Resource Description

## Creation

To create a resource description, find (or create) the *GameName/Resources/GameName/ResourceDescription* folder in the project tab and right click.  Choose *Create > AnyRPG > ResourceDescription*.

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## Properties

| Name                  | Description                                                                                                                                               |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| Resource Name         | This field is generally used as the lookup name (database key) when looking up a resource description.                                                    |
| Display Name          | The text in this field will override the *Display Name* field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.                  |
| Icon                  | The image linked in this field will override the *Icon* field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.                  |
| Icon Background Image | The image linked in this field will override the *Icon Background Image* field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for. |
| Description           | The text in this field will override the *Description* field of whatever scriptable object this resource description is being used for.                   |

## Next Steps

* Use a resource description to override settings in [Items](https://docs.anyrpg.org/scriptable-objects/items).
* Use a resource description to override settings in [Abilities](https://docs.anyrpg.org/scriptable-objects/abilities).
* Use a resource description to override the display name of a scene file.