Is it possible to add a Prefab as a Sub-Asset to a Scriptable Object?

Unity Engine
1

I think it’s impossible, but I’d really like to do something like that.

2

This is not possible.
It is possible to add a ScriptableObject as a sub-asset to a prefab

3

Well, I’m sad, but thanks. Good to know that though. I don’t think I’ve ever tried it, will keep it in mind.

4

I don’t seem to be able to do that. Here’s the code

var area = CreateInstance<AreaDataSO>();
area.name = "SubAsset";
AssetDatabase.AddObjectToAsset(area, Selection.activeObject);
AssetDatabase.ImportAsset(AssetDatabase.GetAssetPath(area));

It just adds a scriptable object to what I select and it works on other scriptable objects but not on prefabs.

5

@PlayCreatively

This should work

    var area = CreateInstance<AreaDataSO>();
    area.name = "SubAsset";
    AssetDatabase.AddObjectToAsset(area, Selection.activeObject);
   
    if (prefab)
        PrefabUtility.SavePrefabAsset(Selection.activeObject)

After adding an object to the prefab you need to save prefab again in order for that file in the assets folder to be updated.

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This is crahing editor
Can you post full working example please?