HOWTO: Create prefab

In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a new prefab asset. Follow the instructions to see how to do it. In Flax, there are 3 main ways to create a prefab asset. Use the one that fits your workflow the most.

New Prefab

The easiest option to create an empty prefab is by using the Content Window. Right-click and choose the option New -> Prefab. Then double-click and edit your new asset.

Drag and Drop

Another way to create a new prefab asset is by using the existing actors as an archetype. To do this simply select the actor on a scene that you want to turn into a prefab and drag it into the Content Window. Specify its name and hit enter to confirm. Then double-click and edit your new asset.

From code

The last way to create a new prefab is by using an editor script that creates a new prefab asset using C# or C++.

• C#
• C++

// Setup prefab objects
var myLight = new PointLight
{
    Color = Color.Red
};

new Decal
{
    Parent = myLight
};

// Create a prefab
PrefabManager.CreatePrefab(myLight, StringUtils.CombinePaths(Globals.ProjectContentFolder, "myPrefab.prefab"), false);