hytopia/docs/server.entity._constructor_.md

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## Entity.(constructor)

Creates a new Entity instance.

Use for: defining a new entity before spawning it into a world. Do NOT use for: player-controlled avatars (use `PlayerEntity` or `DefaultPlayerEntity`<!-- -->).

**Signature:**

```typescript
constructor(options: EntityOptions);
```

## Parameters

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Parameter


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Type


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Description


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options


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[EntityOptions](./server.entityoptions.md)


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The options for the entity.

\*\*Requires:\*\* If `parent` is provided, it must already be spawned.

\*\*Side effects:\*\* May attach the provided controller.

\*\*Category:\*\* Entities


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## Remarks

Exactly one of `blockTextureUri` or `modelUri` must be provided. If `controller` is provided, `controller.attach(this)` is called during construction (before spawn).