.. _asset_static_mesh:

Static Mesh asset
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This asset type represents a static 3D mesh which you can modify by using `Static Mesh Editor`. It's called `static` because it can't be animated.

.. figure:: ../imgs/editor/assets/staticmesh/staticmesh.png
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   Static Mesh Editor

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- **Materials**. Allows you to specify default materials that will be used when rendering a mesh. You can still assigned other materials to a mesh when using a Static Mesh component.