# Community & Industry Discussion **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/community/community-industry-discussion/57.md?page=79 [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) **Page:** 80 --- ## [Does UE5 run on an Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/does-ue5-run-on-an-acer-nitro-5-gaming-laptop/564891)
**Author:** [@EtienneAndlau](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/EtienneAndlau)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2022, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/does-ue5-run-on-an-acer-nitro-5-gaming-laptop/564891 "2022-09-15T06:41:35Z")
Hi , I am currently running UE4 on an Acer Nitro 5 gaming laptop and its great. After the game I am currently developing I plan to switch to UE5 but I am not sure if I should upgrade to a different gaming laptop or not… --- ## [Creating videos with UE5 for YouTube](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/creating-videos-with-ue5-for-youtube/646455)
**Author:** [@UMVisualization](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/UMVisualization)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/creating-videos-with-ue5-for-youtube/646455 "2022-09-14T09:39:01Z")
Greetings Do I have permission to create a music video with UE5 and monitize it on YouTube? Do I own royalty fees and do I need to add in the video discription that I use UE5? Thank you very much in advance. --- ## [Where is paragon serath?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-is-paragon-serath/648428)
**Author:** [@chronoss2008](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/chronoss2008)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 9:17am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-is-paragon-serath/648428 "2022-09-14T09:17:32Z")
shes not in my library and some other paragons are missing --- ## [Sub-editor default Light](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sub-editor-default-light/648421)
**Author:** [@Madeira3d](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Madeira3d)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2022, 9:06am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sub-editor-default-light/648421 "2022-09-14T09:06:06Z")
Hi I know I can change the sub-editor light position using the “L” key and position the light using the mouse, but what other default light is used for the sub-editor? How can I change it? My editor looks a bit too dark… --- ## [Project Settings\> Default RHI stuck on DirectX 11, can't set to DirectX 12](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/project-settings-default-rhi-stuck-on-directx-11-cant-set-to-directx-12/238288)
**Author:** [@eco\_bach2](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/eco_bach2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/project-settings-default-rhi-stuck-on-directx-11-cant-set-to-directx-12/238288 "2022-09-12T22:46:44Z")
Confusing issue. Quick google search turns up nothing. In 4.27 when I try to enable Ray Tracing by switching Default RHI tp DirectX 12 and restart UE, sometimes it works but just as many times I stay stuck on DirectX 1… --- ## [Building a community in a Norwegian city](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/building-a-community-in-a-norwegian-city/646359)
**Author:** [@lubitel](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/lubitel)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 9:54pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/building-a-community-in-a-norwegian-city/646359 "2022-09-12T21:54:09Z")
I am an artist using Unreal Enfine for fine art purposes, building interactive worlds and non-linear stories. I have been invited for second time to speak at a 3 day event in Kristiansund during an event called The Conv… --- ## [Quick Dev Tips #12 Easy Copy Info - (Fast bite-sized UE4 / UE5 Tips & Tricks)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-dev-tips-12-easy-copy-info-fast-bite-sized-ue4-ue5-tips-tricks/498288)
**Author:** [@JRow](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/JRow)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 3:25pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/quick-dev-tips-12-easy-copy-info-fast-bite-sized-ue4-ue5-tips-tricks/498288 "2022-09-12T15:25:45Z")
\#12 Easy Copy Info Did you know that you can really easily copy variable information around, using copy and paste? This is something that a lot of people probably already know about but if you don’t, it’s going to be a… --- ## [W-8BEN Certification for selling assets on marketplace](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/w-8ben-certification-for-selling-assets-on-marketplace/646271)
**Author:** [@jin8864y](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/jin8864y)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 1:17am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/w-8ben-certification-for-selling-assets-on-marketplace/646271 "2022-09-12T01:17:47Z")
I’m going to sell assets on Epic Games marketplace and am at the stage of W-8BEN Certification. As a non-US citizen, I can just go forward. However, I may have a US address in the future for the business sake, but am not… --- ## [borderless window mode mouse click bug](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/borderless-window-mode-mouse-click-bug/575476)
**Author:** [@runaway\_scv](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/runaway_scv)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2022, 1:24am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/borderless-window-mode-mouse-click-bug/575476 "2022-09-10T01:24:44Z")
i don’t frequent these forums - apologies if this is not the right place. i’ve had a devil of a time trying to troubleshoot a missing mouse click and keyboard stroke bug, and tracked it down to an unreal engine issue th… --- ## [Can i use MetaHumans for my music?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-i-use-metahumans-for-my-music/644843)
**Author:** [@ayngerwickedkid](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/ayngerwickedkid)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2022, 3:05am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-i-use-metahumans-for-my-music/644843 "2022-09-09T03:05:45Z")
Can i use MetaHumans for my music? Such as including metahumans on an artwork of a song or maybe in a mini video for spotify canvas? --- ## [Not Purchasing New Content till Editor bridges WORK!](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/not-purchasing-new-content-till-editor-bridges-work/644565)
**Author:** [@Cenobite69](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Cenobite69)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/not-purchasing-new-content-till-editor-bridges-work/644565 "2022-09-08T18:44:37Z")
Nothing works in this Unreal5.0.3, bridges don’t work, FBX import does not work, old converted projects don’t work correctly. I love how anything you now try to convert just hangs the system where it worked fine before, … --- ## [HELP, Importing character, accessories disappeared](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-importing-character-accessories-disappeared/644063)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_ddc6f193](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_ddc6f193)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2022, 3:22am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/help-importing-character-accessories-disappeared/644063 "2022-09-08T03:22:37Z")
I was importing my character into Unreal 5, then my character’s scope, bags and watch (accessories) disappeared in the process. I’ve imported the character from Maya, and my assumption is that perhaps since the accessori… --- ## [iclone & Character Creator (Extended License) & indie](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/iclone-character-creator-extended-license-indie/643238)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_69534ba9](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_69534ba9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2022, 3:18am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/iclone-character-creator-extended-license-indie/643238 "2022-09-07T03:18:52Z")
If you have limited budget for game development, please read carefully. On July, the newest extended license is applied. Related posts: https://forum.reallusion.com/520853/I-just-read-the-Standard-and-Extended-Licens… --- ## [Metahuman Commercial use? Yes or No](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/metahuman-commercial-use-yes-or-no/642854)
**Author:** [@HA\_Thexecuter](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/HA_Thexecuter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/metahuman-commercial-use-yes-or-no/642854 "2022-09-06T17:38:27Z")
We are trying to make a game and metahuman would be a big help, can it be used commercially? --- ## [Where should I post a free texture generator app?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-should-i-post-a-free-texture-generator-app/642871)
**Author:** [@Sky001](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Sky001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 4:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/where-should-i-post-a-free-texture-generator-app/642871 "2022-09-06T16:51:45Z")
Hi Community, can anyone tell me a) if its allowed and b) where I can create a thread about a free app I wanna share with you? :slight\_smile: We made a small simple app which generates ORM Textures and any similar stuff… --- ## [Can Unreal Model Thread (Bolt Thread, Pipe Thread Etc.)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-unreal-model-thread-bolt-thread-pipe-thread-etc/642712)
**Author:** [@Bedson](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Bedson)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2022, 1:00pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/can-unreal-model-thread-bolt-thread-pipe-thread-etc/642712 "2022-09-06T13:00:27Z")
Is it possible to model thread (bolt/pipe thread) in Unreal 5/5.1? In Blender we can use the Screw Modifier. Thanks --- ## [Unreal Engine Version Survey (Sept. 2022)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-version-survey-sept-2022/641907)
**Author:** [@sfider](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/sfider)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 1:32pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unreal-engine-version-survey-sept-2022/641907 "2022-09-05T13:32:47Z")
--- ## [Unable to binding Groom to rig](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-binding-groom-to-rig/155766)
**Author:** [@coyed](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/coyed)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2022, 4:13am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/unable-to-binding-groom-to-rig/155766 "2022-09-05T04:13:35Z")
Hi Ive done this successfully a few times but have run into an issue that I cant seem to solve with one Cinematic scene. Im trying to bind hair to my character and Im having a couple of issues. 1 is that the hair asse… --- ## [How do you think energy rationing will affect the real time industries?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-you-think-energy-rationing-will-affect-the-real-time-industries/596888)
**Author:** [@Engineering\_Visions](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Engineering_Visions)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 11:41pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-do-you-think-energy-rationing-will-affect-the-real-time-industries/596888 "2022-09-04T23:41:57Z")
This is on the horizon for the upcoming winter, that is, we will be restricted to maximum energy usage. That could mean that high end GPUs won’t fit into the allowances for each consumer household. The energy prices hav… --- ## [I want some more creative director game](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-want-some-more-creative-director-game/639137)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_a3376adc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_a3376adc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/i-want-some-more-creative-director-game/639137 "2022-09-04T20:08:30Z")
I m c++ languages --- ## [Why is my character spinning?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-is-my-character-spinning/641121)
**Author:** [@Golli1407](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Golli1407)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2022, 1:15pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-is-my-character-spinning/641121 "2022-09-04T13:15:54Z")
Hello, everyone. I am currently still practicing with UE4 and have completed a practice project. But my character is always turning on its own axis and I don’t know why. Can someone tell me where my mistake is? … --- ## ["FParse::HexNumber" How is it working?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fparse-hexnumber-how-is-it-working/640768)
**Author:** [@kadirozkan](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/kadirozkan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 8:38pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/fparse-hexnumber-how-is-it-working/640768 "2022-09-03T20:38:52Z")
Hello, (0x8877665544332211 \>\> 8 & 0xffff) I am trying to convert this operation to hexadecimal, but I have not been successful. I couldn’t use FParse::HexNumber. Has anyone tried or can help? --- ## [Books](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/books/640617)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_a0ab39a4](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_a0ab39a4)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 6:01pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/books/640617 "2022-09-03T18:01:31Z")
I don’t know if reading Unreal engine books are a good place to learn or not. I know some people say they can be outdated, but the specific UE5 books came out with UE5 right? So they shouldn’t be right? --- ## [We have a created a video to introduce people to Unreal in less than ten min](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/we-have-a-created-a-video-to-introduce-people-to-unreal-in-less-than-ten-min/639504)
**Author:** [@LucienMaier](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/LucienMaier)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 12:29am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/we-have-a-created-a-video-to-introduce-people-to-unreal-in-less-than-ten-min/639504 "2022-09-03T00:29:33Z")
We have a created a video to introduce people to Unreal in less than ten min. Please let us know how we did? --- ## [Sadly It's time to say goodbye to Unreal Engine my friends, and It hurts](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sadly-its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-unreal-engine-my-friends-and-it-hurts/639394)
**Author:** [@alberto](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/alberto)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2022, 12:14am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/sadly-its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-unreal-engine-my-friends-and-it-hurts/639394 "2022-09-03T00:14:19Z")
Yes, sadly I have to say goodbye to Unreal Engine… I’m reaching a situation where It’s just impossible to keep my knowledge updated in my job and Unreal and all 3d/2d worlds at the same time. I tried hard, I was so clo… --- ## [Disable Tonemapper?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/disable-tonemapper/242463)
**Author:** [@Azamat\_Gasimov](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Azamat_Gasimov)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 10:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/disable-tonemapper/242463 "2022-09-02T22:52:48Z")
Hi! In 4.26, I can turn it off with r.TonemapperFilm = 0 and use settings such as Crush Shadows, Crush Highlights e.t.c. There is no such command in the new version. How do I switch to alternative film settings? Thank yo… --- ## [How to get a Song licensed?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-get-a-song-licensed/640040)
**Author:** [@BDC\_Patrick](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/BDC_Patrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 6:25pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-get-a-song-licensed/640040 "2022-09-02T18:25:04Z")
I’m curious what the Process is, to get a Song from Radio, Spotify,…etc licensed so it can be used for a commercial Game. What is a Developer needed to do? What will that cost? Who to contact? I searched thru google… --- ## [20-year industry veteran describes the ideal way to get a job in game design](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/20-year-industry-veteran-describes-the-ideal-way-to-get-a-job-in-game-design/639356)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_6df79f8e](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_6df79f8e)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 5:49pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/20-year-industry-veteran-describes-the-ideal-way-to-get-a-job-in-game-design/639356 "2022-09-02T17:49:13Z")
Recently I had the privilege of sitting down with who has almost 20 years experience in the game industry as a game designer and game director. I asked him some game design career questions that new designers would ask… --- ## [Don't bake hidden items](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dont-bake-hidden-items/87811)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_aa12dddc](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_aa12dddc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2022, 3:56pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/dont-bake-hidden-items/87811 "2022-09-02T15:56:05Z")
Hi all. As far as we know, even if you have things hidden in the scene (to use another time), they’re still baked into the lightmass/lightmap. Can someone tell me a way to not have unreal do this? Can you tell unreal … --- ## [Introduction to Unreal Engine and Development](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/introduction-to-unreal-engine-and-development/637247)
**Author:** [@NovaCynical](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/NovaCynical)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2022, 10:12pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/introduction-to-unreal-engine-and-development/637247 "2022-08-31T22:12:47Z")
Hello everyone, this is my official introduction into the community. I’m currently enrolled in college for Game Programming and Development, and hence why I have decided to join the forums. I’m fairly new to Unreal Engin… [Previous page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/community/community-industry-discussion/57.md?page=78) [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/c/community/community-industry-discussion/57.md?page=80)