Organizing Objects

Each asset in Foxel contains an object hierarchy. The hierarchy helps you structure scenes, manage parent-child relationships, and keep complex assets organized.

Object Hierarchy

The hierarchy is a tree structure of objects inside the current asset.

An object can contain child objects, which makes it possible to build larger structures from smaller parts. Parent-child relationships are important for organization, transformations, and visibility.

Why Hierarchy Matters

A well-organized hierarchy makes assets easier to work with.

• Structured organization: Related objects can be grouped together.
• Shared transformations: Child objects inherit the transformations of their parent.
• Visibility control: Entire branches of the hierarchy can be shown or hidden together.

Working in the Hierarchy

Use the Hierarchy to view and manage the object structure of the current asset.

In the Hierarchy, you can:

• expand or collapse branches
• select objects
• inspect the active object in the Inspector
• toggle the visibility of objects and their children

Creating Child Objects

To create a child object:

1. Select the parent object.
2. Choose Object > Create or click Create below the Hierarchy.
3. Select the object type.

The new object is added under the selected parent.

Reordering and Reparenting Objects

You can change the position of objects in the hierarchy by dragging them.

1. Select the object or objects you want to move.
2. Drag them to a new location in the Hierarchy.
3. Release the mouse button to place them.

Depending on where you drop them, the moved objects are either:

• reordered above or below another object
• parented under another object

Good Practices

• Use clear and descriptive object names.
• Group related objects under shared parents.
• Keep the hierarchy tidy as your asset grows.