Create GameObject at runtime for use in editor

Unity Engine
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Is there a way to create some GameObject at runtime (in game mode) and use them later in editor.

My purpose is to interactively flight with a plane in game mode and create a path of waypoint along my trajectory that I will use later in the editor.

Is there a sort of “save prefab” feature that can be invoked by script during the game ?

I think it’s possible to save the coordinates of my waypoints while flying and create an editor script to recreate them from a file. But I just want to know is there is a simplest way.

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  1. While in game mode, pause. Select the desired GameObject in the Hierarchy and copy it. When in edit mode, paste it. Quick.
  2. Save via script search terms: serialization, playersprefs, .net streams. I think that using .net streams to save a text file that represents your GameObject’s state is a good choice while you develop a game, gives you the ability to tweak things.
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Thank you Ippokratis !

It works very well. Actually I’ve only tested the simplest solution (N°1). It allows me to flight around and create a path of waypoints.

After pausing the game I can get path object and all it’s waypoints children with a single copy/paste : it saves me a lot of time !