copy entity vs entity instances ?

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timmport(Posted 2006) [#1]
I was wondering if copying entities is any more a less processor intensive than using the same number of entiy instances (i.e. multiple objects derived from a type). I am working with type/instances that each contain several meshes when the model collides with different surafces a diffrent mesh will become visible. I am trying to figure out if this is the most processor efficent way to do this.