Transform

The Transform Component determines the actual Position, Rotation, and Scale of all objects in the scene. Every object has a Transform.

 

The Transform Component is viewable and editable in the Inspector

Properties

Position	Position of the Transform in X, Y, and Z coordinates.
Rotation	Rotation of the Transform around the X, Y, and Z axes, measured in degrees.
Scale	Scale of the Transform along X, Y, and Z axes. Value "1" is the original size (size at which the object was imported).

All properties of a Transform are measured relative to the Transform's parent. If the Transform has no parent, the properties are measured relative to World Space.

Using Transforms

Transforms are always manipulated in 3D space using X, Y, and Z axes. In Unity, these axes are represented by the colors red, green, and blue respectively. Remember: XYZ = RGB.

Color-coded relationship between 3 axes and Transform properties

Transform Components can be directly manipulated using the Scene View or the Inspector. The Inspector will list the properties stated above for easy editing. You can also modify Transforms in your Scene by interacting with them, using the Move, Rotate, and Scale tools. These tools are located in the upper left-hand corner of the Unity Editor

The View, Translate, Rotate, and Scale tools

The tools will be usable on any object in your scene. Click on the object, and you will see the tool gizmo appear around it. Depending on the current tool, the gizmo will look slightly different. Clicking the object will also cause the Transform component to become visible in the Inspector. If the Inspector does not display the Transform component or its properties, then you do not have an object highlighted in the Scene View.