Wwise Help

To create parent object using the Project Explorer toolbar:

1. In the Interactive Music Hierarchy section on the Audio tab of the Project Explorer, select the music object to which you want to add a parent.

2. Press the Shift key to display the icons for the music objects that can be added as a parent of the selected object.

3. From the list, click the icon that represents the music object that you want to add.

   The object is added to the Interactive Music Hierarchy as the parent of the selected object.

4. Replace the default name with one that best represents the music object.

   	Note
   	The following characters may not be used when naming objects in Wwise: ‘:<>*?”%/\|.’

To create a parent object:

1. In the Interactive Music Hierarchy section on the Audio tab of the Project Explorer, right-click the object with which you want to create a parent relationship.

2. From the shortcut menu, select New Parent.

   A sub-menu opens with a list of objects that you can add.

   Depending on the selected object's level in the hierarchy, you have the option of adding the following as new parent objects:

   • Virtual Folder

   • Music Switch Container

   • Music Playlist Container

   • Music Segment

3. From the list, click the object that you want to add.

   The new parent object is added to the Interactive Music Hierarchy with a default name, based on its object type.

4. Type the name that best represents the music object.