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Are you a beginner looking to learn how to create stunning 3D graphics and games using Unreal Engine? Look no further! In this article, we will provide a comprehensive guide for beginners on exploring and getting started with Unreal Engine. We will cover the basics of the software, including setting up a project, creating a scene, importing assets, and basic scripting. So grab your controller and let’s dive into the world of Unreal Engine!

Setting Up a Project

Before we can start creating, we need to set up our project in Unreal Engine. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open Unreal Engine and select “Create New Project.”
  2. Choose your desired template for your project (e.g. 3D Environment, Action Game).
  3. Give your project a name and select a location to save it on your computer.
  4. Click “Create” to create the project.

Creating a Scene

Now that we have our project set up, let’s start by creating our first scene. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. Open your project and navigate to the Content Browser (the tab on the right-hand side of the screen).
  2. In the Content Browser, click “Add New” and select “Blueprint Class.”
  3. Give your class a name (e.g. “MyScene”) and click “Create.”
  4. In the new blueprint class, click the “+” button to add a new Actor component.
  5. Name the Actor component (e.g. “Camera”) and drag it onto the canvas.
  6. Click on the Camera actor and adjust its properties to your desired camera settings.
  7. Add more actors to the scene as needed, such as terrain or objects to interact with.

Importing Assets

One of the great things about Unreal Engine is its ability to import a wide variety of assets, including 3D models, textures, and sounds. To import an asset, follow these steps:

  1. In the Content Browser, click “Add New” and select “Import Package.”
  2. Navigate to the location of your asset on your computer and select it.
  3. Click “Open” to import the asset into Unreal Engine.
  4. Once imported, you can drag and drop the asset onto the canvas to add it to your scene.

Basic Scripting

Now that we have our scene set up and some assets imported, let’s add some basic scripting to make our game more interactive. To do this, follow these steps:

  1. In the Content Browser, click “Add New” and select “Blueprint Class.”
  2. Give your class a name (e.g. “MyCharacter”) and click “Create.”
  3. In the new blueprint class, click the “+” button to add a new Event Graph.
  4. Drag an “On Tick” event from the Event Graph onto the canvas.
  5. Right-click on the “On Tick” event and select “Get Input Axis.”
  6. Connect the “Get Input Axis” node to a “Move Character” node.
  7. Adjust the properties of the “Move Character” node to control how your character moves.
  8. Repeat steps 4-7 to add additional scripting as needed, such as shooting or jumping.

Summary

And there you have it! With these basic steps, you can now create stunning 3D graphics and games using Unreal Engine.