- Qt 6.12
- Qt 3D
- QML Types
- Qt3D.Core (Deprecated)
- Entity
- Qt 6.12.0 Reference Documentation

# Entity QML Type

Entity is a Node subclass that can aggregate several Component3D instances that will specify its behavior. More...

Import Statement: | `import Qt3D.Core 2.12`
In C++: | QEntity
Inherits: | Node
Inherited By: | Camera, EntityLoader, FirstPersonCameraController, LevelOfDetailLoader, and OrbitCameraController
Status: | Deprecated

This type is deprecated. We strongly advise against using it in new code.

- List of all members, including inherited members

## Properties

- components : list<Component3D>

## Detailed Description

By itself a Entity is an empty shell. The behavior of a Entity object is defined by the Component3D objects it references. Each Qt3D backend aspect will be able to interpret and process an Entity by recognizing which components it is made up of. One aspect may decide to only process entities composed of a single Transform component whilst another may focus on MouseHandler.

See also Qt3D.Core::Component3D and Qt3D.Core::Transform.

## Property Documentation

### components : list<Component3D> `[read-only]`

Holds the list of Component3D instances, which define the behavior of the entity.