Since plugins are written in C++, you'll need Visual Studio to be able to compile the plugins that are in your project folder. Project Directory/Folder/Dir: This is the directory/folder where your projects ProjectName.uproject file is located. Project File: This is your ProjectName.uproject file. Convert Your Project to a C++ Project (you must do this, but you only have to do it once per project)īelow are some common phrases that we'll be using within this guide.Definitions - some predefined terms we use throughout the guide.You want to ensure your project is using a specific version of the plugin.

You want to edit the functionality/code of a plugin.You want to commit/check-in your plugin to source control for others on your team to use.It'll work most of the time, but you may have to deal with compiler errors. Do note that the plugin may not support that engine version since Epic changes APIs/etc.You want to install the plugin for a different version than what's supported on the Marketplace (i.e.You want to install a plugin from source, like downloading from GitHub or a ZIP file.

This is desirable for a few different reasons:

This guide steps you through the process of adding plugins to your project as a Project Plugin rather than having them installed in the Unreal Engine folder.

Ue4 install plugin from source