Getting components in children

Unity Engine
1

Hi all… I have the following code

GameObject g  = Resources.LoadAssetAtPath(loadPath,typeof(GameObject)) as GameObject;
Transform[] all =  g.GetComponentsInChildren<Transform>()
foreach(Transform tt in all){
 
  Debug.Log(tt);

}

I know I have loaded the gameobject g. Since I didn’t get a null when I tested.
But I dont seem to get anything else that is under g.
I keep on getting Null on tt

I know it would work if I just bring instantiate the gameobject to scene. But I am wondering if I can do it without instantiating it ?

2

Hi!
I think you are correct in assuming that you have to instantiate the object in order to be able to inspect the hierarchy etc.

3

there is nothing wrong with the code after loading the GameObject g. If you are 200% sure g is not null, maybe put the part after that in an IEnumerator that waits for the next fix update, although I cant see any reason why, if g is not null the rest should load fine into that array? Just taking a wild guess here.

4

g is a prefab. As far as I know, you can’t access children of a prefab. It is necessary to create an instance.

5

I didnt think about the prefab issue, you are correct.

6

Thanks all for the input… eventually I instantiate the gameobject into the scene. Since I was under time pressure to finish off the tool.
But I guess it is true I can only access components in scene. Unless there is a way to go about it and some one would share that information