Animate sub-objects with the Story Editor

Sub-object mode lets you select and animate objects within a unit's hierarchy.

1. Select the unit you want to animate.

2. In the Story Editor, click .

   This adds a new story and a new unit track in the tree view area.

3. In the tree view, right-click the unit track and select Add Sub Object > Object Name.

   A new sub-object track is added.

   Note: Picking a track auto-selects the appropriate node.

4. In the Toolbar, click to turn on sub-object mode.

   In sub-object mode, you can select any of the unit's nodes.

   Note: Sub-object mode persists when switching between instances of one unit.

5. Scrub to the frame or time you want in the Story Editor timeline, manipulate the sub-object in the Level Viewport, then press S or click to set a keyframe.