# Self

> The local coordinate system of a GameObject relative to its parent, including orientation.

## Definition

* **Type:** Field
* **Namespace:** [UnityEngine](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.CoreModule

```csharp
Self = 1
```

### Remarks

Use `Space.Self` to transform a GameObject relative to its [Transform.localPosition](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/transform/localposition.md) and its own local axes, taking its orientation into account. For example, @@ Transform.Translate(Vector3.forward, Space.Self)@@ adds one unit to the object's [Transform.localPosition](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/transform/localposition.md) on the z-axis of the object, which may differ from the z-axis of the scene depending on the object's orientation.

To transform a GameObject relative to its [Transform.position](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/transform/position.md) and along the scene axes, use [Space.World](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unityengine/space/world.md).

### Examples

```csharp
//Attach this script to a GameObject.
//This example demonstrates the difference between Space.World and Space.Self in rotation.
//The m_WorldSpace field will be automatically exposed as a checkbox in the Inspector window labelled World Space. Enable or disable the checkbox in the Inspector to start in world or self respectively.
//Press play to see the GameObject rotating appropriately. Press space or toggle the World Space checkbox to switch between World and Self.

using UnityEngine;

public class Example : MonoBehaviour
{
    float m_Speed;
    public bool m_WorldSpace;

    void Start()
    {
        //Set the speed of the rotation
        m_Speed = 20.0f;
        //Rotate the GameObject a little at the start to show the difference between Space and Local
        transform.Rotate(60, 0, 60);
    }

    void Update()
    {
        //Rotate the GameObject in World Space if in the m_WorldSpace state
        if (m_WorldSpace)
            transform.Rotate(Vector3.up * m_Speed * Time.deltaTime, Space.World);
        //Otherwise, rotate the GameObject in local space
        else
            transform.Rotate(Vector3.up * m_Speed * Time.deltaTime, Space.Self);

        //Press the Space button to switch between world and local space states
        if (Input.GetKeyDown(KeyCode.Space))
        {
            //Make the current state switch to the other state
            m_WorldSpace = !m_WorldSpace;
            //Output the Current state to the console
            Debug.Log("World Space : " + m_WorldSpace.ToString());
        }
    }
}
```