[Plugin] Http/s REST, blueprintable JSON and Parse REST API manager at once (VaRest)

Development Programming & Scripting C++
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Hi, there:
I’m encountering a situation, and maybe someone here can help me.
Of course I use this great plugin to response/request Http, I construct a JsonRequest as usually and send it to webserver.
In Android Devices, it works fine both on Development and Shipping Version.
But in iOS Devices, the web server received binary data which can’t be resolved. And the header was added “Accept-Language:zh-tw” and “Accept-Encoding:gzip, deflate”.
Any Advices ?

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Doesn’t work with Unreal Engine 4.8 :frowning:
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@Furentes - Start a new c++ project and put the varest folder inside a plugins folderwhich you will need to make in your new project. It will ask to recompile hit yes, take the varest plugin folder after it is finished and put it in the plugin folder for your current project.

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Howdy,
I have fixed a version of VaRest Plugin for UE 4.8, Anyone is wellcome to download it.
VaRest for UE4.8

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Tip:
When you click the link from ZenTechEntertainment click the link in the top left “Download VaRest Plugin for UE 4.8” Its near the date.
I had trouble and was trying the link on the last post.

Here is a Direct Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5gRgIfbXS2objRZSlA2cExaZkk/view

The download button is at the top of the page (Down arrow with a line under it)

This is a great Plug In Thank you.

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I’ve released all new changes as 1.1-rc8 release: https://github.com//VaRest/releases/tag/1.1-rc8

Big thanks to all guys who contributed to VaRest! :slight_smile:

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4.9?

Hi,

I was trying to use this plug-in with 4.9, on the github page it says it’s compatible with 4.8-4.9, but it says it failed to load on start. Does anyone got it working with 4.9? I’m using a blueprint project, don’t know if that’s the problem?

Thank you, this looks to be a really useful plugin, looking forward to try it!

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Works in 4.9.

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Yes, it’s because you’re using a blueprint project - plugins are not fully compatible with this kind of projects (for example, you also can’t package blueprint-only project if you’re using plugins). Btw I can make pre-compiled version if you want.

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I’ve released a new version: 1.1 R 9 :wink:

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EDIT 1: Ok I’ve just realized my problem is because I’m using a Blueprint Project? How can I convert it to a C++ project? I’ve tried adding an empty C++ class but I still have the same issue. How do I check if my project is a Blueprint project and how do I convert it to a C++ one?

EDIT 2: Alright I finally got it to work. For others’ reference here’s what I did:

I removed the plugin from my project, added an empty C++ class and let UE4 do the generate the visual studio project (it will do this automatically in 4.9). If you go to the File menu, you should see “Refresh Visual Studio Project” instead of “Generate Visual Studio Project” now. Now you have to open up Visual Studio and build the solution before trying to “launch” (in the editor) or package the game. Make sure you have the right build settings (Shipping / Debug / Development etc.) or just build for all of them. Also, if you put the plugin in your Game Engine folder instead of Project folder, you will have problems compiling it because the plugin is missing some .lib file that needs to be compiled (and that will only happen if you added it as a plugin in your project rather than your engine).

I didn’t know that you need it to be a C++ project for this to work properly (be packageable), I think you should state that somewhere on your first post for people who have been programming exclusively in Blueprint (like me).

ORIGINAL POST:
Hey, my project can’t launch/package when I enable your plugin (disabling it and then attempting to package again works). I can still run the game in the editor just fine, even with the plugin enabled and with the blueprint functions being used (and the functions work).

Here what I think is the relevant part of the huge output log…

I attempted to build the project with Visual Studio (like the error message suggested) but when I try generating Visual Studio project files, I get this error.

I should note that I haven’t touched the C++ portion of Unreal yet (I’m not experienced with compiling it in the IDE etc.)

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Hello, I’m new to using VaParse and Parse Rest API. I have created a APP on parse.com but my problem is how do I use it in blueprints. I followed your tutorial but Its not working :frowning: All I want to know how to do is how to make it so I can use parse.com Rest API to register players and to allow them to login from ingame using blueprints ONLY. I would show you what I got but my UE4 Crashed again. I really need to get that fix any ways, I can use anyone help I tried to do this my self for 3 weeks now :frowning: No luck yet. Here is a list of what I am wanting to do

What I want to using parse.com with VaParsePlugin BLUEPRINTS ONLY

Make 1 blueprint that will allow my to call from it That will have the listed stuff in it blow
You might want to check this out Parse Platform
Funcation for PlayerRegister Parse Platform
Function for PlayerLogin Parse Platform
Function for Custom Objects Like Integers,Strings,Floats Parse Platform
Fuction for Adding,Updating,Removing Custom Objects Parse Platform
Thats all I’m needing it to do if you can get me started on a example of one of them Above I will hum well Say Thank You in return :slight_smile:

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Hi! Is there support for Parse Files? I’m current looking for a way to implement it myself but the unreal api docs ain’t that friendly

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Romelio I am currently working on a API function using only Blueprints It supports Everything listied on this site Parse Platform Including File uploading and downloading. I’ll upload some screenshots soon I get that part implemented in the blueprint. Keep checking back here every day soon I get it done I’ll upload it to here and I will make a forum page for it and YES it has describtion on how to use each Parse Path Prefix.

  • EDITED Added image Main of my EasyParse Blueprint *
    More Images Coming soon, EasyParse is a blueprint NO C++ Only blueprints this content makes your live easyer when using VaRest Plugin.
    Remember this is a week old image sorry about that I will upload a new image some time next week or once I get the blueprint done.
    You will be able to found this on market thats if it gets approved if not then I’ll just make it free. I have put lot of work in to this to make and help everyone who is using VaRest Plugin live easyer.

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I’m having trouble installing this plugin properly.

If I put the plugin in the game directory under plugins it works in the editor and everything is fine, but if I try to package it, it fails due to ambiguous linkage.

If I just put the plugin in the engine directory it doesn’t seem to find the plugin at all in the editor.

Any ideas?

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Check out the segment called “Add to Dependencies” on this page: https://github.com//VaRest/wiki/Plugin-Installation

This solved my packaging issues in 4.9

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I’ve released a major update, here it is: VaRest 1.1-r11](https://github.com//VaRest/releases/tag/1.1-r11)

Release notes:

  • [Feature] Binary data content supported now
  • [Feature] Both bindable events and latent functions provided to control asynchronous processes
  • [Feature] Editor integration implemented - you can break JSON as it was an unreal type!

Big thanks to @unktomi and @xulture for provided improvements!

Supported engine versions: UE 4.7-4.10

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Thanks ! Upgraded without any issues –

Could you give us some more detail on binary data content change?

Cheers,

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Noice!

Great work :slight_smile: