Unreal Navigating & Basic Object Manipulation

Navigating the 3D Viewport & Basic Object Manipulation in Unreal Engine

Mastering viewport navigation and object manipulation in Unreal Engine is crucial for efficiently building and editing environments. Below is a guide covering the essential controls and techniques.

1. Viewport Navigation Controls

Unreal Engine’s 3D viewport allows you to move around freely. You can navigate using either the mouse + keyboard or a gamepad.

Mouse + Keyboard Controls:

Alternative Controls:

• F key: Focuses on the selected object.
• Shift + F: Switches between fly mode and normal view.
• Alt + Left Mouse Button: Orbit around an object.

2. Object Manipulation (Move, Rotate, Scale)

In Unreal Engine, objects can be moved, rotated, and scaled using transformation tools.

Transformation Tools:

Using the Gizmo:

• Click on an object to activate the gizmo.
• Drag the arrows (move), circles (rotate), or cubes (scale) to adjust the object.

3. Snapping, Grids, & Measuring Distances

For precise placement of objects:

Snapping Tools:

• Grid Snapping: Aligns objects to a fixed grid for accuracy.
  • Toggle with G or adjust in the toolbar.
• Angle Snapping: Ensures objects rotate in fixed increments.
  • Enable/disable in the Rotation Settings.
• Scaling Snapping: Adjusts scaling increments.
  • Can be modified in Editor Preferences.

Measuring Distances:

• Use the Measuring Tool (under the Modeling Tools) to check distances between objects.

4. Placing & Moving Assets in the World

To add assets to the scene:

1. Drag and drop objects from the Content Browser into the viewport.
2. Use transformation tools (Move, Rotate, Scale) to adjust their position.
3. Enable snapping for precise alignment.

Final Tips:

• Use "F" to focus on selected objects quickly.
• Ctrl + Z to undo mistakes.
• Hold Shift while transforming to duplicate an object instantly.

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