For Simulator live stream aircraft data using Redis server required to Build from Unreal Source or default installer version C++ project can be done ?

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We want to create a simulator that live-streams aircraft data from a Redis server and visualizes it in Unreal Engine. This project will not use Unreal Engine’s default multiplayer dedicated or standalone server models. Our primary question is whether you need to build Unreal Engine from source or if the default installer version will suffice to meet all your requirements, including access to necessary classes and functionalities. because this URL https://dev.epicgames.com/documentation/en-us/unreal-engine/setting-up-dedicated-servers?application_version=4.27 says that if you have separate dedicated server to handle your own data then project must be setup using unreal source but we have different server running on separate location and we are not using default replication logic then we required to setup only on unreal source ??

Detailed Requirements

  1. Live-Streaming Aircraft Data:
  • Stream data from a Redis server in real-time.
  • Implement data handling and parsing in Unreal Engine to manage incoming live data.
  1. Visualization in Unreal Engine:
  • Use Unreal Engine to create a realistic visualization of the aircraft data.
  • Ensure smooth and accurate rendering of the live-streamed data.
  1. No Default Multiplayer Models:
  • You are not using Unreal Engine’s built-in multiplayer server models (dedicated or standalone).
  • Focus is on custom data handling and visualization.
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Hello!
You don’t need to build Unreal Engine from source for your project. The default installer version should suffice for streaming aircraft data from a Redis server and visualizing it in Unreal Engine. Since you’re not using Unreal Engine’s built-in multiplayer server models and have a separate server for data handling, the default version will provide the necessary classes and functionalities. Building from source is only needed for advanced customizations or modifying the engine itself.

Best Regards,
Labcorp