This question was closed May 01, 2019 at 02:51 AM by CraftyGaming for the following reason:

The solution was simpler than I had imagined. Choosing the proper shader (I used one of the particle shaders) displayed the shape properly within the 3D space.

Question by CraftyGaming · May 01, 2019 at 02:20 AM · mesh 3d custom

Render a custom 2D shape within a 3D environment

I am aware of other similar questions regarding 2D sprites within 3D project but my issue is slightly different. I am creating a shape in code:

 msh = new Mesh();
 filter = gameObject.AddComponent(typeof(MeshFilter)) as MeshFilter;
 gameObject.AddComponent(typeof(MeshRenderer));
 filter.mesh = msh;

I go on to create a list of vertex points, calculate triangles, all that good stuff. My problem is when I try to display this shape, which is an aura around the player that "collides" with walls, it displays on top of 3D objects above it. How might I modify this shape so it can have depth within a 3D scene?

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