Inspector Panel

The Inspector panel displays detailed properties for whatever you have selected. Select a scene object or asset to view and edit its settings.

Inspector panel overview

What the Inspector Shows

The Inspector dynamically changes based on your selection:

Selection	What You See
Scene object	Transform, components, and their properties
Asset	Asset-specific settings and preview
Multiple objects	Shared properties that can be edited together
Nothing selected	Empty or general settings

Inspecting Scene Objects

When you select a scene object in the Hierarchy or Stage, the Inspector shows:

Transform Section

Transform section with position, rotation, and scale values

Every scene object has a Transform that controls its position, rotation, and scale in 3D space.

Property	Description
Position	X, Y, Z coordinates in the scene
Rotation	Orientation in degrees (X, Y, Z)
Scale	Size multiplier (X, Y, Z)

Click and drag on number fields to adjust values, or type directly.

Components Section

Component in expanded state

Below the Transform, you’ll see all components attached to the object. Each component has its own expandable section with properties.

Common components include:

Object Renderer - Visual appearance and materials
Physics Body - Physics simulation settings
Animator - Animation controls
Audio Source - Sound playback

Click the component header to expand or collapse its properties.

Editing Properties

Property Types

The Inspector presents different controls based on the property type:

Type	Control
Number	Drag to adjust, or click to type
Boolean	Checkbox
Text	Text input field
Color	Color picker
Dropdown	Selection menu
Vector	Multiple number fields (X, Y, Z)
Object reference	Drag-drop target or picker
Asset reference	Drag from Project panel

Drag to Adjust

For number fields, click and drag horizontally to increase or decrease the value. Hold Shift for larger increments, Ctrl for smaller.

Multi-Edit

When multiple objects are selected, the Inspector shows properties they have in common. Editing a property changes it on all selected objects simultaneously.

If selected objects have different values for a property, the field shows a mixed state indicator.

Inspecting Assets

Select an asset in the Project panel to see its properties in the Inspector.

Common Asset Properties

Different asset types show different options:

Images/Videos:

Preview thumbnail
Resolution information
Filter controls
Import settings

Materials:

Shader selection
Color and texture properties
Rendering options

Audio:

Playback preview
Volume settings
Loop options

Adding Components

Add Component button

Add new functionality to scene objects by adding components:

Select a scene object
Scroll to the bottom of the Inspector
Click “Add Component”
Browse or search for the component type
Click to add it

The new component appears in the Inspector ready for configuration.

See Components for details on available component types.

Managing Components

Each component has a top bar with controls for managing it:

Control	Description
Enable/Disable	Toggle the component on or off
Remove	Delete the component from the object

To remove a component:

Find the component in the Inspector
Use the remove button in the component’s top bar

⚠️ Warning: Some components are required and cannot be removed (like Transform).

Tips

🎯 Lock the Inspector: If available, lock the Inspector to keep viewing a specific object while selecting others.

🎯 Right-Click for Options: Many properties have right-click context menus with additional options like Reset.

🎯 Use Tab: Press Tab to move between input fields quickly.

🎯 Drag References: Drag assets or objects directly onto reference fields instead of using pickers.

🎯 Collapse Unused: Collapse components you’re not actively editing to reduce visual clutter.

Hierarchy - Selecting scene objects
Scene Objects - Understanding objects in your scene
Components - Available component types
Assets - Working with assets