Unreal Engine C++ Programming

1. Download and install Unreal Engine.
2. Install Visual Studio (2019 or later recommended) with C++ development tools.
3. Create a new Unreal Engine project and select the C++ template.
4. Configure the project settings to ensure C++ support is enabled.

• Classes: Define the properties and behaviors of objects.
• Actors: Base class for all objects that can be placed in a level.
• Components: Modular pieces that add functionality to Actors.
• Blueprints: Visual scripting system that integrates with C++.

4.1 AActor

The base class for all objects that can be placed in a level. Here's a simple example:

class AMyActor : public AActor
{
    public:
        AMyActor();
        virtual void BeginPlay() override;
        virtual void Tick(float DeltaTime) override;
};
                    

4.2 ACharacter

Inherits from AActor and is used for player-controlled characters:

class AMyCharacter : public ACharacter
{
    public:
        AMyCharacter();
        virtual void SetupPlayerInputComponent(class UInputComponent* PlayerInputComponent) override;
};
                    

• Use UPROPERTY() and UFUNCTION() macros for properties and functions to integrate with Unreal's reflection system.
• Organize code into meaningful classes and components.
• Minimize the use of global variables.
• Utilize Blueprints for rapid prototyping and visual scripting.