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Prefabs

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Beginner

+10 XP

5 Mins

(6)

Overview

Summary

Prefabs are a special type of component that allows fully configured GameObjects to be saved in the Project for reuse. These assets can then be shared between scenes, or even other projects without having to be configured again. In this tutorial, you will learn about Prefabs and how to create and use them. 

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Last updated: January 18, 2023

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