instantiate prefab question

Unity Engine
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My prefab is a 3D model of a soldier with many animations and a few scripts. When I Instantiate a new one (there will be many) I use this code…

GameObject goClone;
Vector3 v3 = new Vector3(55f,15f,57f);
goClone = Instantiate(goPrefab,v3,Quaternion.identity) as GameObject;

notice I declared goClone as a GameObject. I then noticed in the scripting reference they declare clone as a rigid body or even a Transform. My question is, does it matter? Should I declare my clone as a transform and not a GameObject?

2

You are good with GameObject that is generic, probably the example you noticed was for a specific situation like a bullet with RigidBody attached.

3

If you’re going to be referring to the transform or rigidbody components primarily, then instantiating as transform or rigidbody saves having to use GetComponent for them.

–Eric

4

Thanks folks.