Models
Models are files that contain data about the shape and appearance of 3D objects, such as characters, terrain, or environment objects.
Model files can contain a variety of data, including meshes, materialsAn asset that defines how a surface should be rendered. More info
See in Glossary, and texturesAn image used when rendering a GameObject, Sprite, or UI element. Textures are often applied to the surface of a mesh to give it visual detail. More info
See in Glossary. They can also contain animation data, for animated characters.
You usually create models in an external application, and then import them into Unity.
This section contains the following information:
| Page | Description |
|---|---|
| Creating models outside of Unity | Creating models in external applications, and exporting them for use with Unity. |
| Importing models | Importing model files that were created in external applications into Unity. |