Unity - How do I instantiate an asset?

Question

    void Update()
{
    if (Input.GetKeyDown(KeyCode.Space))
    {
        Instantiate(Resources.Load("Objects/Level"), transform.position, Quaternion.identity);
    }
}

This is my code. I have an object named Level.obj inside of a folder named "Objects" inside of my Assets. I attempt to spawn it on top of the parent object of this script with Resources.Load("Object/Level"). I believe this code itself is correct because the console returns with "The Object you want to instantiate is null." upon pressing the spacebar. What's probably wrong is my parameters, specifically how I attempted to find the object. I have also tried Assets/Objects/Level as opposed to what's above.

If you want to use Resource.Load, your asset has to be under a folder named "Resources". If you wanted to leave your code the way it was, you'd have to put your asset at the path "Assets/Resources/Objects/Level.obj" — Foggzie

Leo Bartkus Leo Bartkus · Accepted Answer · 2019-02-19T15:28:18

Add a public field public GameObject myPrefab; to your monobehavior.

Set it in the editor by selecting your gameobject and using the inspector.

Instantiate it like Instantiate(myPrefab, transform.position, Quaternion.identity);

You only need Resources.Load if your asset doesn't exist at compile time. And like the documentation says, Resources.Load needs the asset to be in the Resources folder.

https://docs.unity3d.com/ScriptReference/Resources.Load.html

Unity - How do I instantiate an asset?

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