So I have object that consists of 5 meshes and I want to use material instances for it. Question is do I use 4 instances and the parent or create 5 instances 1 for each mesh.

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So I have object that consists of 5 meshes and I want to use material instances for it. Question is do I use 4 instances and the parent or create 5 instances 1 for each mesh.

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Yes I understand that but what I want to know is what is better. Using the parent material and 4 instances or leave the parent unused and create 5 instances.

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Using instances has certain advantages, so use instances when practicable.