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Edit Imported Prefab

Discussion in 'Prefabs' started by Koval331, May 22, 2019.

  1. Koval331

    Koval331

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    I imported an .fbx file from blender to Unity and it is shown as a prefab but with slightly different icon. Is it really a prefab?

    icon.PNG

    Why I can't edit any of its properties?

    properties 1.PNG

    Also, how do I change its mesh if I update the source model? Seems like I can't do anything with it:

    edit mesh.PNG
     
    Koval331, May 22, 2019
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  2. SteenLund

    SteenLund

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    Imported fbx files are converted to immutable prefabs during the import process. Depending on what you need to change you have to do so in Blender.
     
    SteenLund, May 23, 2019
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  3. Baste

    Baste

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    If you want to have an editable version (ie. one you can add scripts to or change the material on or whatnot), you can just create a new prefab by dragging the model into the scene, and then dragging that back into the project view.

    You probably want to create a prefab variant, that will allow you to add more meshes in blender and have that be added to the prefab.
     
    Baste, May 23, 2019
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