Introduction
The Game Logs System (GLS) is a must-have tool for Unreal Engine 5 developers, enabling real-time log management directly in shipping builds on desktop, mobile and console platforms.
Logging in release builds is often challenging due to platform constraints, but GLS makes it effortless with its intuitive interface for filtering, searching, and visualizing logs. Whether you’re debugging a mobile game or testing on consoles, GLS streamlines your workflow, saving time and resources.
Designed with developers and QA teams in mind, GLS ensures you maintain control over your logs even in the most constrained environments, offering a reliable solution for efficient debugging.
Key Features
Real-Time Log Display
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- Display logs directly in the game while it’s running, including in shipping builds.
- No need to connect a debugger or repackage your project — logs are always accessible, even in production.
- The in-game overlay provides an intuitive interface for monitoring logs without leaving the gameplay experience.
Intelligent Filtering and Custom Categories
- Easily filter logs by verbosity levels (e.g., Warning, Error, Debug) and categories to focus on relevant information.
- Create custom log categories to organize your logs based on specific needs.
- Use contextual filters, such as class names or unique object identifiers, to pinpoint logs quickly.
- Easily filter logs by PIE instances in the editor (e.g., PIE 0, PIE 1) and by network roles (e.g., Server, Client 1, Client 2) in the GLS overlay. This feature provides clear insights for debugging multiplayer and Play-In-Editor scenarios.
Cross-Platform Support
- Seamlessly works on mobile and console platforms, making it perfect for projects where debug builds are impractical due to size or performance constraints.
- Provides intuitive controls for mobile devices (e.g., two-finger press) and consoles (customizable button mapping).
- Optimized for performance to ensure minimal impact on gameplay, even in constrained environments.
User-Friendly Interface
- Intuitive overlay for viewing, filtering, and managing logs directly in-game.
- Supports scaling and customization for text sizes, colors, and UI elements to match your project’s design or personal preferences.
- Logs are organized into tabs, making it easy to switch between different log contexts or categories.
- Keeps selected categories enabled, required UI windows remain open at the time of the last launch, allowing you to customize tabs to your needs.
Integration Options for Logs
- Copy logs directly from the in-game overlay for quick sharing with your team.
- Save logs to a file for deeper analysis and debugging outside the game environment.
- Reload previously saved logs to resume analysis.
- Export logs with additional metadata, such as timestamps and frame numbers, for comprehensive troubleshooting.
Designed for Debugging in Production
- Collects logs with essential metadata: timestamps, frame numbers, classes, objects, tags (functions name), and execution contexts for enhanced traceability.
- Allows debugging in constrained environments like shipping builds, ensuring you’re not limited to development or debug modes.
Customizable for Your Project Needs
- Easily configure which logs are collected and displayed via Project Settings.
- Disable default tag collection or define your own list of logging tags.
- Automatically save and restore user settings, such as filters and tabs, across sessions.
Performance Optimized
- Processes up to 1000 logs per frame to ensure smooth performance, even with large log volumes.
- Uses optimized data structures to minimize memory usage and maintain responsiveness in the overlay.
- The GLS system and its overlay are optimized to handle logs with up to 1 million entries without noticeable performance degradation during display or filtering. Thanks to advanced data processing techniques and efficient memory management, GLS ensures smooth operation even when dealing with large log volumes, making it ideal for debugging and monitoring in demanding scenarios.
Built for Collaboration
- Ideal for QA teams and developers, providing a unified tool for efficient log management.
- Simplifies communication between teams by enabling quick sharing of filtered or saved logs.
Support and Contact
We offer quick user support and frequent updates to ensure the best experience across all platforms.
Feel free to reach out here if you have any questions or need technical support! I’d be glad to assist with any requests or discuss advanced use cases.
