Mesh becoming an instance when I don't want it to

Unity Engine
1

This line in my code is causing the mesh assigned to “target” to be replaced by an instance, but all I want is to read the information from its bounds property. How can I keep my MeshFilter untouched?

myBounds = target.GetComponent( MeshFilter ).mesh.bounds;
2

Ok, well the clumsy answer appears to be this:

var dummy = Instantiate(target);
myBounds = dummy.GetComponent( MeshFilter ).mesh.bounds;
Destroy(dummy.gameObject);

It feels wasteful to duplicate the whole GO and all its components. Is there a way for me to somehow copy just the bounds object (i.e. not reference it)?

3

Try using sharedMesh instead of mesh when you read its bounds.

4

Interesting. I’m beginning to understand. Thank you!