Water Body not working

[Petersoharper (TheToca Life)]

@anonymous_user_f08a0ae3

Hey there! I ve been trying to use the ocean water body in UE5 but unfortunately it seems its bugged. I place the body on my landscape ( Which it has enabled “Edit Layers”) and the water renders on height different from my landscape despite my spline is aligned with it. If i delete it and add a new one, the water appears and disappears in the wrong height again. Is there something i am missing or its not ready for EU5?

Hello! It sounds like you’re encountering a common issue with the water body system in Unreal Engine 5 (UE5), particularly when working with landscapes that have “Edit Layers” enabled. Here are some steps and tips that might help you resolve this problem:

Steps to Troubleshoot and Fix Water Body Height Issues in UE5

1. Ensure Proper Layer Setup:

• Verify that your landscape is set up correctly with “Edit Layers” enabled.
• Make sure you have a water layer created for your landscape.

2. Align Spline with Landscape:

• Double-check that your spline is properly aligned with the landscape. Sometimes, the spline may appear aligned, but there could be a slight misalignment causing the water to render incorrectly.

3. Adjust Water Body Settings:

• Select your water body and check the properties panel.
• Look for settings related to the water height and make sure they are correctly configured.
• You can try adjusting the Z Offset to manually align the water body with the landscape.

4. Landscape Collision and Rendering:

• Ensure that the landscape collision and rendering settings are properly configured.
• Sometimes, collision issues can cause the water to render at incorrect heights.

5. Rebuild Landscape:

• Try rebuilding your landscape to ensure all layers and settings are properly applied.
• Right-click on your landscape in the World Outliner and select Rebuild.

6. Check for Updates and Patches:

• Make sure you are using the latest version of UE5, as water body features may have received updates and bug fixes.
• Check the Unreal Engine forums and documentation for any known issues or patches related to water bodies.

7. Experiment with Water Body Types:

• If you’re using a specific type of water body (e.g., Ocean, Lake, River), try switching to a different type to see if the issue persists.
• Sometimes, different water body types have different behaviors and might work better with your landscape setup.

8. Delete and Recreate Water Body:

• Delete the problematic water body and create a new one.
• When creating a new water body, make sure to follow the steps methodically to avoid any misconfiguration.

Known Issues and Workarounds

• Landscape and Water Body Synchronization: There have been reports of synchronization issues between landscapes and water bodies in UE5. If the above steps don’t work, consider creating a smaller test landscape and adding a water body to see if the issue persists. This can help identify whether the problem is with the landscape or the water body itself.
• Community Feedback: The Unreal Engine community often shares workarounds and fixes for common issues. Check the Unreal Engine forums or the UE5 subreddit for any threads related to water body height issues.

If none of these steps resolve the problem, it might be a bug or a feature that is not fully supported yet in UE5. In that case, consider reporting the issue to the Unreal Engine support team or forums to get further assistance and potentially contribute to future bug fixes.