What is the purpose of the Inspector panel in Unity?

The Inspector panel in Unity is designed specifically for viewing and modifying the properties of a selected GameObject in the scene. When a GameObject is selected in the hierarchy, its components are displayed in the Inspector, allowing users to easily see attributes such as position, rotation, scale, and component-specific settings. This direct interaction enables artists and developers to fine-tune GameObjects without having to write additional code or navigate through multiple menus, facilitating a more efficient workflow.

This focus on properties of selected GameObjects differentiates the Inspector from other tools and panels in Unity that have different purposes. For instance, debugging scripts is typically handled through the Console and the debugger tools, and particle systems can be created and managed through the dedicated particle system editor within Unity. Project settings, on the other hand, are maintained within the Project Settings menu, allowing for broader project configurations that are separate from the real-time property adjustments made in the Inspector.