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sacred urchin Sep 2, 2024, 6:45 AM

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This wasn't easy, but I'm finally able to pack blueprint meshes into instances at build time!

I've been working on supporting packing blueprints, and blueprints within blueprints, etc.
The plugin packs static meshes into instances at build time.
Marketplace link: https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/product/meshpack

Unreal Engine

MeshPack in Code Plugins - UE Marketplace

MeshPack automatically instances your Static Meshes when the game is packaged. No manual work. No destructive workflows. Instancing done right

left agate Sep 2, 2024, 6:45 AM

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Oh neat!

sacred urchin Sep 2, 2024, 6:55 AM

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The in game showcase is me toggling the instanced meshes on/off. And showing that the door mesh is still there and working 😊

left agate Sep 2, 2024, 6:59 AM

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I really need to pick this up next payday

gilded trellis Sep 3, 2024, 8:41 AM

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Just bought this, looks promising and seems to work well, thank you!

sacred urchin Sep 3, 2024, 12:40 PM

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gilded trellis Just bought this, looks promising and seems to work well, thank you!

Thanks! Let me know if you have any questions. There is a Discord, or just send me a dm ☺️

sacred urchin Sep 4, 2024, 7:00 AM

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Not much of a visual update, but been working on proper blueprint packing support!

Notable features
Checks if a BP component is referenced in the BP, and if so skipped
Checks if a BP component is part of the BP or spawned in construction script
Checks if a BP contains logic
Added "BPs to ignore" list. Can add BPs or directories here

Also added proper Custom Primitive Data support. So those are packed into PerInstanceSMCustomData

sacred urchin Sep 4, 2024, 4:23 PM

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Just published version 1.1 with blueprint support! 🥳

Changed so the plugin no longer has a runtime part, meaning it now works on all target platforms
Added initial support for packing meshes in Blueprints
Added support for packing meshes in plain Actors
Added support for CustomPrimitiveData on meshes
Added option to ignore specific Blueprints
Added option to ignore specific Materials
Added option to print extra debug information in the output log while packaging
Added ability to ignore certain Actors/Components by using the tag MeshPack_Ignore
Made list of "maps to pack" optional
Fixed a bug where the plugin would crash if a PackedLevelActor had a ISM without a valid mesh

sacred urchin Sep 4, 2024, 6:30 PM

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I had to make a blueprint city to test out the blueprint support. My card almost died in the first one. 🤣

https://x.com/toreler/status/1831398650616148012

Tore Lervik (@toreler) on X

MeshPack 1.1 is out with blueprint support!

Of course I had to make a city out of blueprint modules to celebrate! 🥳

My 4090 almost died in the first half 🙈🔥

https://t.co/PuTSapH3Dy

#GameDev #UnrealEngine #UE5 #VideoGame

left agate Sep 4, 2024, 6:35 PM

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Oh very cool

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Bit of a request for a benchmark @sacred urchin could you bench mark this with meshpack? https://www.unrealengine.com/marketplace/en-US/product/procedural-city-generator

Unreal Engine

Procedural City Generator in Blueprints - UE Marketplace

The Procedural City Generator (PCG) is a set of editor tools that helps you quickly generate true-to-scale cities in your scene. PCG is designed to be flexible and extensible to allow you to customize each city to your needs.

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