Can you add a Socket to a Skeleton using C++ ?

Development Programming & Scripting C++
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Hi guys!

I have a question about adding a Socket to a Skeleton using C++. The question in very simple, is it at all doable?

I have a Characteer class set up with a Skeletal mesh that has 5 bones. My code is as follows:

Header:

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = “Testing”)
USkeletalMeshSocket* mySocket = CreateDefaultSubobject<USkeletalMeshSocket>(TEXT(“mySocket”));

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = “Testing”)
USkeleton* mySkeleton = CreateDefaultSubobject<USkeleton>(TEXT(“mySkeleton”));

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = “Testing”)
UPhysicsAsset* myPhysAsset = CreateDefaultSubobject<UPhysicsAsset>(TEXT(“myPhysAsset”));

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CPP:

//Skeletal Mesh
static ConstructorHelpers::FObjectFinder<USkeletalMesh> MyActor2_Component1_Visual(TEXT("/Game/Meshes/myCharacter"));
if (MyActor2_Component1_Visual.Succeeded())
{
GetMesh()->SetSkeletalMesh(MyActor2_Component1_Visual.Object);
}

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The UskeletalMeshSocket, Uskeleton and UphysicsAsset are added because I am experimenting and trying different stuff out. However, I feel like I have searched and tried everything under the sun. Is it doable?

I attached a picture showing what I am trying to do. In the picture I have used Blueprint to add a socked to my Skeleton, but I am trying to learn how to do it in code. Is it doable? I have thoroughly searched and tried a million things with no luck so I am here asking you guys.

Thank you in advance!

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Any idea anyone?

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Ok, solved it on my own, posting the solution here for anyone who comes across this post that it might help.

The Solution:

Header File:

//Skeleton setup
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = “Testing”)
USkeleton* mySkeleton = CreateDefaultSubobject<USkeleton>(TEXT(“mySkeleton”));
//Socket Setup
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = “Testing”)
USkeletalMeshSocket* mySocket = NewObject<USkeletalMeshSocket>(mySkeleton);

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CPP file:

//Skeletal Mesh. Mesh NOT socket
staticConstructorHelpers::FObjectFinder<USkeletalMesh> MyActor2_Component1_Visual(TEXT("/Game/Meshes/myCharacter"));
if (MyActor2_Component1_Visual.Succeeded())
{
GetMesh()->SetSkeletalMesh(MyActor2_Component1_Visual.Object);
}

//Skeleton Component
staticConstructorHelpers::FObjectFinder<USkeleton> mySkeleton_Visual(TEXT("/Game/Meshes/myCharacter_Skeleton"));
if (mySkeleton_Visual.Succeeded())
{
mySkeleton = mySkeleton_Visual.Object;
}

mySkeleton->Sockets.Empty(); //Clears all sockets
mySkeleton->Modify(); //Not sure what this does but it is needed.
mySocket->SocketName =“mySocket”; //Obviously sets the sockets name
mySocket->BoneName =“Bone_004_end”; //Attaches to the bone you choose
mySkeleton->Sockets.Add(mySocket); //Finally adds the socket to the skeleton

Tested and works, hope it helps someone.

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Thank you for posting your solution, apparently it’s the only piece of info still usable today!

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