2025 UPDATE: After several failed prototypes, I have created a much more flexible, expandable, and MUCH faster prototype. I am excited to start sharing progress in this thread again. Stay tuned!
This year I found out a way to convert blueprints to C++ in a way that is readable (unlike the built-in blueprint nativization)!! This project is currently a prototype and a lot more work will be needed before it releases, but it is possible. Since there is a lot of work involved with this project I would like the community to let me know which blueprint classes and blueprint nodes they use the most so that I can prioritize my work. If someone else has already commented a suggested function or blueprint class please heart that comment instead of adding a new comment, as to make it easier for me. I will be updating this post and showcasing my work after 2022 ends so that I can enjoy the holidays. I hope this helps the whole community!
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Here is the prototype so far! (Sorry for the slow compile times)
This is the very beginning, so the blueprint creation side is a bit slower than normal blueprints, but this will change when I move some of the other logic is moved to C++. I can’t work on the project full time currently, but I will continue to update and improve my work. Also, if anyone knows if it is better to put the values of a variable in the constructor or in the header please let me know.
After taking a break on this project I came back with some new ideas. I am hoping to start off something that works better and then make it open source. I am pretty busy at the moment, so I don’t have an estimated release date yet, but I’m hoping to get it out soon.
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Haha! Had some trouble with the video. Here’s the fixed up post:
Here’s a showcase of the function search program I wrote. This program can find all Blueprint exposed functions in a couple of seconds, store it once, and use it later for conversion.
Happy new year everyone!
Things are really moving with the plugin! I got the Editor UI down recently, which I think looks pretty good. I have also been working on other editor integrations so the plugin will be super easy to use!
I know that, years back when I started this project, I was going to make it free. However, I had no idea at the time how much work and time I’d have to put in to this. So in keeping with the spirit of my original intent, I will keep the plugin at a low price.
I’ll be showing off some more exciting progress soon! See ya in the next post!
