Discovering Unreal Engine’s Built-In Modeling Tools
As I dive deeper into Unreal Engine, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by its sophisticated modeling capabilities, which are now natively built into Unreal Engine 5.4. This feature is incredibly useful for quickly prototyping various elements within the engine itself.
Unreal Engine allows the creation and manipulation of high-poly models directly within the platform. This integration is particularly advantageous compared to traditional 3D modeling software because it includes preset models, like stairs, which are essential for building game levels swiftly.
Powerful Tools for Rapid Prototyping
One of the standout tools for quick prototyping and blocking is the Cube Grid tool. This tool enables developers to rapidly create shapes and structures, facilitating a more streamlined workflow when sketching out ideas and concepts.
Given my goal to create a spaceport for my prototype scene, I found the extrude box tool incredibly helpful. This tool allows the creation of complex shapes by extruding boxes, making it easier to design intricate structures and environments.
Advantages Over Traditional 3D Modeling Software
Model Presets:
- Since Unreal Engine is primarily a game engine, it includes various model presets designed for game development. This feature is perfect for quickly building levels and environments without the need for extensive modeling from scratch.
Integrated Environment:
- Working within Unreal Engine eliminates the need to switch between different software. You can model, texture, and implement your assets all within one ecosystem, which speeds up the development process and reduces compatibility issues.
Real-Time Feedback:
- The ability to see real-time feedback and adjustments in the game engine is a significant advantage. This feature allows for immediate testing and iteration, ensuring that your models look and perform as expected in the final environment.
Looking Ahead
With these powerful modeling tools at my disposal, I’m excited to continue developing my hangar scene that I chose for this prototyping project. The ability to create and manipulate high-poly models directly within Unreal Engine has streamlined my workflow and enhanced my creativity. The only problem I already encountered is that Unreals modelling Tool is still very buggy.
