Load Static Mesh With Path in c++

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hi.
how can I load static mesh in a TSubobjectPtr with a path.
for example I have a mesh in my content in folder Mesh/Cube;
Now I want load it with c++ code in a TSubobjectPtr like

TSubobject<UStaticMeshComponent> mesh = /* the mesh in Mesh/Cube */
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First you will need to create a default subobject in your constructor:

mesh = PCIP.CreateDefaultSubobject<UStaticMeshComponent>(this, TEXT("mesh"));

Then, to set the actual mesh to use (can be done from anywhere):

UStaticMesh* meshToUse = Cast<UStaticMesh>(StaticLoadObject(UStaticMesh::StaticClass(), NULL, TEXT("pathToYourAssetHere")));

if(meshToUse && mesh)
{
    mesh->SetStaticMesh(meshToUse);
}

Please note that you will have to declare “mesh” as a class variable.

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You can use this

TSubobject<UStaticMeshComponent> mesh = PCIP.CreateDefaultSubobject<UStaticMeshComponent>(this, TEXT("Mesh"));
const ConstructorHelpers::FObjectFinder<UStaticMesh> MeshObj(TEXT("/Game/Mesh/Cube/YourMesh"));
mesh->SetStaticMesh(MeshObj.Object);
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thanks very much.

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thanks. i find what i need

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is there a way to do this without PCIP in the current version 4.14?

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Hi guys!! Do you have a tutorial for doing this? I want to load a mesh from path working in BP mode, but I can’t figure out how to do it :frowning:

I’m not a developer but I understand very well bluprints :smiley:

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Doesn’t work outside constructors, beware

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See the other answer. StaticLoadObject() works anywhere.

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If you run into issues with FObjectLoader never being able to find any asset, it could be an issue with Live Coding that can be fixed by closing the editor, building in VS, and relaunching.