# \#EQS **URL:** https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/eqs/6637.md [Latest](https://forums.unrealengine.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.unrealengine.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tags.md) --- ## [How to use EQS in c++](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-use-eqs-in-c/368003)
**Author:** [@Xavice](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Xavice)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-use-eqs-in-c/368003 "2026-09-24T11:55:02Z")
Hi. I was wondering what the ‘correct’ way to use EQS from C++ is. I saw the topic https://answers.unrealengine.com/questions/438304/eqs-via-c.html but this didn’t help me very much. If we’re meant to do it by creating … --- ## [Making multiple AIs choose different spots in EQS](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/making-multiple-ais-choose-different-spots-in-eqs/487394)
**Author:** [@Dodge\_King28](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Dodge_King28)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/making-multiple-ais-choose-different-spots-in-eqs/487394 "2026-04-24T12:23:57Z")
Hi everybody, I’m using EQS to so that AIs can circle around the player and attack from different directions. The problem I’m facing at the moment some AIs choose the same spot. How can I make it so every AI chooses diff… --- ## [EQS : PathingGrid : Missing points of 'detached' nav mesh 'segment'](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-pathinggrid-missing-points-of-detached-nav-mesh-segment/564338)
**Author:** [@akaPrometh](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/akaPrometh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-pathinggrid-missing-points-of-detached-nav-mesh-segment/564338 "2026-04-13T09:31:03Z")
Hi, I’m trying to make an EQS query that gets the best position on the navmesh around a target for my RANGE AI to go to. So it actually doesnt need to get to it, it just needs a location on the navmesh. This is a bit … --- ## [\[LFW PAID\] Cem Akkaya – Senior Technical Gameplay Designer (Systems, Combat & Feature Development)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lfw-paid-cem-akkaya-senior-technical-gameplay-designer-systems-combat-feature-development/2702271)
**Author:** [@RedGrimnir](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/RedGrimnir)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/lfw-paid-cem-akkaya-senior-technical-gameplay-designer-systems-combat-feature-development/2702271 "2026-02-28T18:11:15Z")
Skillset(s): Senior Technical Gameplay Designer – Gameplay Systems, Combat Systems, Feature Development, Unreal Engine (C++ / Blueprints) 10+ years in the games industry across AAA and independent development. Gamepla… --- ## [EQS Query Params causing ram overflow](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-query-params-causing-ram-overflow/429514)
**Author:** [@Okarii](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Okarii)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:48pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-query-params-causing-ram-overflow/429514 "2026-01-05T15:48:44Z")
learning to use the EQS and was trying to use the Query Params to make it a little more robust. followed instructions I found on another thread; EQS Query Params in Blueprint - Blueprint - Unreal Engine Forums attempted… --- ## [No Valid EQS Points ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/no-valid-eqs-points/2650789)
**Author:** [@crizzzz](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/crizzzz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2025, 2:36pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/no-valid-eqs-points/2650789 "2025-08-25T14:36:13Z")
Hello, I made a system so if an AI gets low on health they run and hid. But if all the EQS points have a score of 0 the AI just stops moving when I want it to just ignore the hide function and continue fighting. Any idea… --- ## [Eqs Trace not Working](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-trace-not-working/2626561)
**Author:** [@arts.x](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/arts.x)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2025, 6:13pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-trace-not-working/2626561 "2025-08-01T18:13:23Z")
Guys, I’m currently working on the AI for my game and I need EQS to make the AI work. Now I have an issue in which the tracing test dosen’t work. It works okay and detecs walls and everything but these spheres if are fur… --- ## [EQS graph missing](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-graph-missing/2511243)
**Author:** [@Kunal\_09](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Kunal_09)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2025, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-graph-missing/2511243 "2025-05-15T10:18:09Z")
The EQS graph is missing even though in the window tab the graph is ticked. --- ## [EQS Query Params in Blueprint](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-query-params-in-blueprint/404623)
**Author:** [@wilberolive](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/wilberolive)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2025, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-query-params-in-blueprint/404623 "2025-05-13T12:52:30Z")
Is it possible to access and set a query param on EQS from within a Blueprint? From what I can tell, they can only be set from the “Run EQS Query” node in the behavior tree. However I need to run the EQS Query from withi… --- ## [Custom EQS generator and Pawn still not working 4.12](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/custom-eqs-generator-and-pawn-still-not-working-4-12/359507)
**Author:** [@KhalimWu](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/KhalimWu)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/custom-eqs-generator-and-pawn-still-not-working-4-12/359507 "2025-04-17T18:39:03Z")
EQS Testing pawn working with regular EQS generator. thanks. problem is now with customs. either i am getting something wrong or its still broken. hard to find out the real reason if you dont fully dominate the EQS syste… --- ## [EQS Testing Pawn doesn't show any visual clues](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-testing-pawn-doesnt-show-any-visual-clues/407368)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_22a3706a](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_22a3706a)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2025, 6:24pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-testing-pawn-doesnt-show-any-visual-clues/407368 "2025-04-17T18:24:39Z")
Repro: Create a simple EQS query, say, Simple Grid. Create a blueprint subclass of AIModule.EQSTestingPawn. Drag what you made in step 1 from Content Browser to the property “Query Template” of what you made in step 2. … --- ## [Eqs with motion warping ](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-with-motion-warping/2355074)
**Author:** [@fifartyty1234556](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/fifartyty1234556)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2025, 3:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-with-motion-warping/2355074 "2025-02-24T15:51:05Z")
As I know, eqs can be used in real time and calculate points for motion warping in this way. Maybe someone tried to do something similar, as I remember, you can also add gas to such a system, but unfortunately there is v… --- ## [Run EQS Querry in Behavior Tree never succeeds](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/run-eqs-querry-in-behavior-tree-never-succeeds/2279397)
**Author:** [@NexUs](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/NexUs)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2025, 12:55am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/run-eqs-querry-in-behavior-tree-never-succeeds/2279397 "2025-01-17T00:55:50Z")
Hi, i was trying to learn something about EQS based on Ali Elzoheiry youtube tutorials called “Smart Enemy AI Tutorial series”. I watched some of his videos and decided to finally try to do something by myself. I wanted… --- ## [Different PathingGrid and PointsGrid in EQS](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/different-pathinggrid-and-pointsgrid-in-eqs/2278085)
**Author:** [@user\_89b4566f3048ec38bdd97b3d34a3e369f502cda523a0ad892a3b3d](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/user_89b4566f3048ec38bdd97b3d34a3e369f502cda523a0ad892a3b3d)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/different-pathinggrid-and-pointsgrid-in-eqs/2278085 "2025-01-16T03:07:23Z")
Hello, when I use EQS, I find we have 2 grid generator: pathingGrid and PointsGrid. But I don’t know their difference. Their result seems same: Here is PathingGrid: Here is Points:Grid: Thank you! --- ## [How to properly use EQS with AI](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-properly-use-eqs-with-ai/1991657)
**Author:** [@Voxiit](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Voxiit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2024, 2:22pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-properly-use-eqs-with-ai/1991657 "2024-12-01T14:22:00Z")
Hi everyone, I’m currently experimenting with AI and the Environment Query System. So far, I’ve done the UE5 tutorial for both and I wanted to go futher but I’m stuck and I don’t know if I’m doing things on the right w… --- ## [EQS overlap detecting everything even when set to pawn channel](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-overlap-detecting-everything-even-when-set-to-pawn-channel/1738182)
**Author:** [@Joe.Scott00981](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Joe.Scott00981)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-overlap-detecting-everything-even-when-set-to-pawn-channel/1738182 "2024-11-25T20:16:13Z")
Hi everyone, just looking for a little help. I’m trying to add an Overlap to my EQS system that detects if there is a pawn nearby, I have it set to the pawn channel, and it is detecting pawns, but it is also detecting al… --- ## [EQS filter not working in-game (but works on test pawn)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-filter-not-working-in-game-but-works-on-test-pawn/682339)
**Author:** [@sheikh\_sadab](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/sheikh_sadab)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/eqs-filter-not-working-in-game-but-works-on-test-pawn/682339 "2024-09-23T17:51:48Z")
I am trying to find a point to take cover. Here’s my (test) setup: Blackboard: (For testing, I have disconnected all other nodes and running only the EQS) EQS: Generator: Trace Test: EQ Context: Now wh… --- ## [Parameters issue with EQS](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/parameters-issue-with-eqs/2004168)
**Author:** [@user\_26c4c94f4bfc5ec2ad831c0e160b3abebd1aea0ce84dd247069373](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/user_26c4c94f4bfc5ec2ad831c0e160b3abebd1aea0ce84dd247069373)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 9:57pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/parameters-issue-with-eqs/2004168 "2024-09-03T21:57:48Z")
I am working on EQS with BT and most of it works fine except Parameters. One annoying thing about EQS is that only float, int, and bool parameters are supported by EQS and I cannot pass more type into it! I dived into th… --- ## [Cannot create an EQS](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-create-an-eqs/1997069)
**Author:** [@Kunal\_09](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Kunal_09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2024, 5:04am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/cannot-create-an-eqs/1997069 "2024-08-30T05:04:26Z")
Whenever I create a new EQS, it shows up like this. I’ve tried this in 5.4.4 and 5.3.2. --- ## [The problem with overcoming the path to the selected EQS Item](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-problem-with-overcoming-the-path-to-the-selected-eqs-item/1996288)
**Author:** [@M4yh3m.exe](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/M4yh3m.exe)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/the-problem-with-overcoming-the-path-to-the-selected-eqs-item/1996288 "2024-08-29T07:30:08Z")
I’m making a multiplayer game, at the moment I want to implement a system so that the NPC Runs away to the maximum allowed from the players character when taking damage, everything works fine and the point is selected co… --- ## [Navigation system picking wrong agent](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/navigation-system-picking-wrong-agent/370386)
**Author:** [@Frozenfire](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Frozenfire)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/navigation-system-picking-wrong-agent/370386 "2024-08-08T03:25:57Z")
It seems that the AI is consistently picking the wrong agent for some reason. heres the setup vs what is being used. The AI Visual logger seems to keep showing that VehicleAgent is unable to find path. Am I doing somet… --- ## [Right way of passing parameters to EQS after running it from "Run EQSQuery" node](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/right-way-of-passing-parameters-to-eqs-after-running-it-from-run-eqsquery-node/473470)
**Author:** [@Abaddon999](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Abaddon999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2024, 10:00am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/right-way-of-passing-parameters-to-eqs-after-running-it-from-run-eqsquery-node/473470 "2024-07-25T10:00:41Z")
Hello, I’m trying to figure out how to pass parameters to a EQS Query when I’m calling it from a behaviour tree task with the “Run EQSQuery” node. When I put a “Set Named Param” node right after the “Run EQSQuery” node U… --- ## [Print String stops working when we toggle on/off AI debug](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/print-string-stops-working-when-we-toggle-on-off-ai-debug/388647)
**Author:** [@A.SISODIYA](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/A.SISODIYA)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2024, 2:52pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/print-string-stops-working-when-we-toggle-on-off-ai-debug/388647 "2024-07-05T14:52:55Z")
Steps to recreate Turn on EQS (Experimental ) Make an AI with Perception Component added Add Nav Volume Add AI\_Character to Level Simulate or Play and turn on AI debug Press Esc and again play/ simulate Print string w… --- ## [Engine Crash with custom EQS Generator](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/engine-crash-with-custom-eqs-generator/440273)
**Author:** [@DasMaeh](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/DasMaeh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2024, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/engine-crash-with-custom-eqs-generator/440273 "2024-06-19T07:23:08Z")
Hi everyone, I am encountering a very serious bug that is hindering me to use custom generators. Reproduction steps: (Everything is done with blueprints) create an empty blueprint project and activate EQS in the edit… --- ## [Generator Location context Suggestion](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/generator-location-context-suggestion/1821750)
**Author:** [@spacebares](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/spacebares)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 9:34pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/generator-location-context-suggestion/1821750 "2024-04-25T21:34:15Z")
Location only Context providers should replace “CenterActors” that most generators are looking for. Example the cone generator Line32 AIModule\\Private\\EnvironmentQuery\\Generators\\EnvQueryGenerator\_Cone.cpp void UEnvQu… --- ## [Custom EQS Generator not working](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/custom-eqs-generator-not-working/351625)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_d973a2dd](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_d973a2dd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2024, 5:09pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/custom-eqs-generator-not-working/351625 "2024-04-23T17:09:06Z")
Ok, i’m trying to make my custom eqs generator, but it doesn’t work, so here’s my setting: in the scene there are 3 Target C (a child class of TargetPoint) actors in my custom query a use ContextC, a simple GetAllActor… --- ## [how to enemy checking the corner of sound heard, but not directory?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-enemy-checking-the-corner-of-sound-heard-but-not-directory/1738762)
**Author:** [@99st](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/99st)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 9:27pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/how-to-enemy-checking-the-corner-of-sound-heard-but-not-directory/1738762 "2024-03-08T21:27:37Z")
Like the image, Enemy heard a sound around the corner, and detected which is closest corner and watch how do i make this oh i used EQC and AI perception, Report noise event --- ## [Why is everything running instantly in my behavior tree?](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-is-everything-running-instantly-in-my-behavior-tree/1670345)
**Author:** [@dabbbbbbbb5656](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/dabbbbbbbb5656)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/why-is-everything-running-instantly-in-my-behavior-tree/1670345 "2024-02-08T07:57:46Z")
I’m trying to make the AI move to the areas that are close to the walls, and after reaching that location, I want it to cover, but in the game, what I see is that the AI right at the beginning is covering, an… --- ## [Running an EQS Query from a service](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/running-an-eqs-query-from-a-service/342261)
**Author:** [@Flava\_NKL](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/Flava_NKL)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 2, 2024, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/running-an-eqs-query-from-a-service/342261 "2024-02-02T20:06:34Z")
Can’t seem to find another post that relates to this. I basically have an EQS query that searches for a location nearby ( \< 1000 units ) furthest away from all actors of a certain class. If I run the task by itself insi… --- ## [Visualize a EQS Query (real-time)](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/visualize-a-eqs-query-real-time/310774)
**Author:** [@anonymous\_user\_92200967](https://forums.unrealengine.com/u/anonymous_user_92200967)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2023, 2:26pm UTC](https://forums.unrealengine.com/t/visualize-a-eqs-query-real-time/310774 "2023-11-21T14:26:39Z")
I’m trying to visualize my EQS queries in real time as the game runs. I would love to be able to see the query in the way the EQSTestingPawn shows it while I’m in editor mode. This would allow me to see the values change… [Next page](https://forums.unrealengine.com/tag/eqs/6637.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=EQS)