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# "Instanced Objects" in Blueprints

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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.

<figure><img src="/files/M3VTjYW1Ye52QxCNMK8R" alt=""><figcaption><p>The <code>Example Setting</code> is an instanced variable, allowing us to provide a <code>BP Example Skin Setting</code>, and assign its properties' values in-line inside the data asset.</p></figcaption></figure>

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.

<figure><img src="/files/eeOHt8wxp4Bf3EojZUuK" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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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.
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