How to pass Mesh type by value

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1

I have the following code:

Mesh thisMesh = GetComponent<MeshFilter>().mesh;
Mesh tempMesh = thisMesh;

It appears that assigning a mesh is done by reference, since if I make any edits to tempMesh, thisMesh will be affected as well.

Is it possible to assign a mesh by value, so that I can edit tempMesh without affecting thisMesh?

2

No; you can instantiate a new mesh.