# argus scene instance

> Talos next · Since next

Turn groups of identical static mesh entities into instanced meshes

## Usage

```sh
argus scene instance [OPTIONS] <SCENE>
```

## Arguments

| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
| `<SCENE>` | The scene file |

## Options

| Flag | Value | Default | Allowed values | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| `--min` | `<MIN>` | `16` |  | A group of fewer eligible entities stays as it is |
| `--dry-run` |  |  |  | Report only; write nothing |
| `--json` |  |  |  | Print the report as JSON instead of text |
| `--foliage` |  |  |  | Gather the instanced meshes of generated plants (models carrying `extras.flora`) under one foliage layer per parent, so the editor's foliage brush paints them |

## Example

```sh
argus scene instance <SCENE>
```