Optimize and stage a model

Three optimization and staging tools are available:

• The Toolbox
• The Rule Engine
• The LOD Tool, for levels of detail (LODs)

Use these tools to optimize and stage 3D scenes:

• Automate tasks to reduce manual operation and processing time.
• Perform all data preparation tasks within Unity without using third-party applications.

These examples show how you can leverage these capabilities:

• Replace objects with prefabs, such as trees from Autodesk Revit
• Switch materials with prebuilt Unity materials
• Merge hierarchy parts to reduce draw calls and improve performance
• Decimate chosen parts that you select through filters on metadata from the initial file
• Add colliders to make your assets physics-ready
• Add point lights at the location of light bulbs
• Optimize meshes to improve performance, through various features such as retopology, combination, and billboards

Additional resources

• Get started
• Import models
• Script with the API
• Glossary