> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.msquared.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.msquared.io/creation/unreal-development/features-and-tutorials/helpers-and-extras/instanced-objects-in-blueprints.md). # "Instanced Objects" in Blueprints {% hint style="success" %} verified: 2025-11-19 version: v39 {% endhint %} If a UObject property is marked as "instanced", then it will allow you to create the subobjects within the defaults of a class, which is useful for making data driven systems and config assets.

The `Example Setting` is an instanced variable, allowing us to provide a `BP Example Skin Setting`, and assign its properties' values in-line inside the data asset.

This is a feature that is not exposed to BP in native Unreal, but we have added some helpers to support this. First is the `M2_InstancedObject` class. This is a simple UObject, but defaults to instanced, with inlined properties. This means that if you make a class that is a child of this, you can mark it as "instanced" To mark a `M2_InstancedObject` subclass property, go to the `Details` panel, and expand the `Advanced` section. Check the `Instanced` checkbox, and recompile. You will then be able provide an instanced object in the default value.

{% hint style="warning" %} NOTE: If the `Instanced` property is not visible, it could be that the variable class is not an `M2_InstancedObject` - not all classes can be marked as instanced. {% endhint %}