# How can I override components in a BluePrint?

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**Category:** Blueprint\
**Tags:** unreal-engine, Blueprint, question\
**Created:** [June 10, 2014, 12:10am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-can-i-override-components-in-a-blueprint/285479 "2014-06-10T00:10:35Z")\
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Do you mean during runtime or when placing instances in the level? You can override components before runtime, take a look at this this tutorial;

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It has info about how to create construction script to override components- mesh, scale etc.

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