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Using the Inspector

Edit object properties using the Inspector panel.

13 min read Beginner Updated 2026-07-01 v2.0 ~35 min to complete

Introduction

The Inspector is where you configure everything about a selected object — its position, rotation, scale, material, scripts, and components. This tutorial shows you how to use it effectively.

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This is part of the Beginner Learning Path. Estimated completion time: 35 minutes. Difficulty: Beginner.

Screenshot

Step-by-Step Guide

Select an object

Click any object in the viewport or hierarchy. The Inspector on the right updates instantly.

View the Transform

At the top of the Inspector, you see Position, Rotation, and Scale values — the object's transform.

Edit transform values

Click any X, Y, or Z field and type a new number. The object updates in real time in the viewport.

Change the material

Scroll down to the Material section. Click the material slot to assign or create a new material.

Add components

Click "Add Component" at the bottom to attach scripts, colliders, rigidbodies, and more.

Use the search bar

For objects with many components, use the Inspector search to quickly find a specific property.

FluxScript Example

Here is the FluxScript (Appley Scripting) code for this tutorial:

Using the Inspector — FluxScript

// Access and modify object properties
on start {
  // Find an object and read its properties
  crate = scene.find("WoodenCrate")
  if crate != null {
    pos = crate.transform.position
    print("Crate is at: " + pos.x + ", " + pos.y + ", " + pos.z)
    
    // Modify properties
    crate.transform.position = vec3(5, 2, 3)
    crate.transform.rotation = vec3(0, 45, 0)
    crate.transform.scale = vec3(1.5, 1.5, 1.5)
    
    // Change material color
    crate.material.color = color(255, 0, 0)
  }
}

Node Script Equivalent

Prefer visual programming? Here is the same logic as a Node Script graph:

Using the Inspector — Node Graph

[On Start] ──► [Find: "WoodenCrate"]
         ──► [Branch: Not Null]
              ├─ True ──► [Get Position] ──► [Print]
                        ──► [Set Position: (5,2,3)]
                        ──► [Set Rotation: (0,45,0)]
                        ──► [Set Scale: (1.5,1.5,1.5)]
                        ──► [Set Material Color: red]

Pro Tip

You can drag values in the Inspector by clicking and dragging left/right on any number field. This is faster than typing for small adjustments.

Watch Out

Inspector changes apply immediately and are saved with the project. If you make a mistake, use Ctrl+Z to undo before the change is committed.

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