Creating a Prefab

Learn to make a prefab by dragging from Hierarchy to Project.

Creating a Prefab from the Hierarchy

To turn a GameObject into a Prefab, drag it from the Hierarchy window into a folder in the Project window. Unity creates a Prefab asset as a result. The asset is stored in the Project window and can be used in different scenes.

// Hierarchy → Project
// GameObject → Prefab Asset

Choosing a Prefab Asset Location

Choosing an appropriate folder in the Project window when creating Prefabs keeps the project organized. A folder named Prefabs is commonly created under Assets. Storing different object groups in separate folders makes assets easier to find as the project grows.

Assets/
    Prefabs/
        Enemies/
        Props/
        Items/

Exercise Load a Prefab Asset

Load the Prefab asset named Crate from the Resources folder using Resources.Load. Store the result in a GameObject variable and print a message if loading succeeds.

Show example solution

using UnityEngine;

public class PrefabLoader : MonoBehaviour
{
    void Start()
    {
        GameObject cratePrefab = Resources.Load<GameObject>("Crate");

        if (cratePrefab != null)
        {
            Debug.Log("Crate Prefab yüklendi");
        }
    }
}

Test yourself

Which action saves an object from the Hierarchy as a Prefab?
- Delete the object's Transform component
- Change the Game window resolution
- Drag the object into a folder in the Project window
- Move the object into the Console window
Show answer

Drag the object into a folder in the Project window — A Prefab asset is created when the object in the Hierarchy is dragged into the Project window.

Complete the Prefab Folder Path

Prefab kaynaklarını düzenli saklamak için genellikle Assets klasörü altında ____ adlı bir klasör oluşturulur.

Show answer

Prefab kaynaklarını düzenli saklamak için genellikle Assets klasörü altında Prefabs adlı bir klasör oluşturulur.

Match the Prefab Creation Process

Hierarchy

Displays GameObjects in the scene
Project

Displays project assets and folders
Drag and Drop

Moves an object by dragging it
Prefab Asset

The saved reusable object template

Next lesson: Prefab instance

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