# Hide

Hide (Heaps IDE) is an extensible editor that can be used as a middleware for various tasks, such as:
- preview 3D models and textures
- edit materials properties
- create timeline based visual effects and movements
- create whole 3D levels, place lights, paint terrain, bake shadow maps and volumetric light maps
- create and edit 2D and 3D particles systems
- edit and modify your [Castle](https://github.com/ncannasse/castle) Database
- extend by adding game specific prefabs
- extend with your own game specific editors
