FlowTrace Labs - Blueprint FlowTrace – Execution Tree Exporter

Blueprint FlowTrace – Execution Tree Exporter turns sprawling Blueprint graphs into clear, text-based execution trees. Instead of scrolling through spaghetti, you get a compact, readable summary of what runs, in what order, and with which key values—ideal for reviews, documentation, and AI-assisted refactors.

This is an editor-only Unreal Engine plugin and the first tool in the FlowTrace suite of Blueprint utilities. Future updates will add new capabilities and support for upcoming Unreal Engine versions.

Key Features

  • Copy Entire Blueprint Hierarchy
    Export a full Blueprint—events, functions, and graphs—into one organized execution report, copied straight to your clipboard.

  • Copy Selected Nodes
    Focus on the area you’re working on. Select any region of a graph and export only the relevant execution paths and variables.

  • Smart Copy Shortcut (Ctrl + Alt + C)
    One shortcut that “does the right thing”: copies selected nodes in an open Blueprint, or copies the hierarchy of a Blueprint selected in the Content Browser.

  • Clipboard-first, zero-friction workflow
    No new windows, no file management. Press the button, paste into your editor, issue tracker, documentation, or AI chat.

  • Readable ASCII Execution Trees
    FlowTrace follows exec wires and prints an indented tree using └, ├, │ and labeled edges like Then 0, True, and False, reflecting real execution flow rather than visual layout.

  • Three Detail Levels

    • Compact: structural overview.

    • Normal: recommended default; adds important variables, enums, and expressions.

    • Verbose: maximum detail for deep debugging and documentation.

  • Inline Logic Expressions
    Key operations are printed as simple statements so you can understand behavior without chasing wires.

  • Globals, Locals, and Legend
    Full exports include sections for global and local variables plus a legend explaining the notation—easy to share with teammates.

Designed For

  • Developers maintaining large AI, ability, or interaction Blueprints

  • Teams that need review-friendly text summaries instead of screenshots

  • Anyone who wants clean context for documentation or AI tools without re-explaining their Blueprint every time

Blueprint FlowTrace fits into your existing workflow as a small, reliable editor button: click, copy, paste, and get on with the real work.