BuildString — build formatted string with prefix, suffix, and value

Also: BuildString_Int, BuildString_Name, BuildString_Vector, etc.

Editor

Unreal Editor — the desktop app you build games in. Plugins and tools (like WoalzCraft) extend it.

Array: build dynamic list, iterate, find and remove items

ADD: Array Add (Target Array=MyArray, New Item=newElement). READ: Array Get (Target Array=MyArray, Index=i) → use 'Item' output. FIND: Array Contains (returns bool) or Array Find (returns index, -1 if not found). REMOVE by index: Array Remove (Target Array=MyArray, Index=i). REMOVE by value: Array Remove Item (Target Array=MyArray, Item=value). ITERATE: ForEachLoop(Array=MyArray) → 'Array Element' output is the current item. LENGTH: Array Length (returns int). Key: Array nodes operate on the array BY REFERENCE — always connect the array variable directly.

Performance optimization checklist for Blueprints

1. TICK MANAGEMENT: - Disable tick on static actors (SetActorTickEnabled=false). - Use SetActorTickInterval(0.1-0.5) for AI, non-critical systems. - Prefer event-driven over tick polling where possible. 2. AVOID EVERY-TICK EXPENSIVE CALLS: - GetAllActorsOfClass: cache in BeginPlay, refresh only when needed. - CastTo: cache result in variable after first cast. - GetComponentByClass: call once and store reference. 3. VISIBILITY: - SetActorHiddenInGame + SetActorTickEnabled=false for off-screen actors. - Use LOD (Level of Detail) on meshes. 4. SPAWNING: - Use object pooling for frequently spawned/destroyed actors (bullets, effects). 5. EVENTS OVER POLLING: - Use overlap events instead of periodic distance checks. - Use delegates/dispatchers instead of checking conditions each frame.

Create a Blueprint for a simple FPS weapon that shoots raycasts and deals damage

Health and damage system with ApplyDamage and EventAnyDamage

Dealing damage: Event → ApplyDamage(TargetActor, BaseDamage, InstigatorController, DamageCauser, DamageTypeClass). Receiving: EventAnyDamage → Damage output → Subtract_FloatFloat(CurrentHealth, Damage) → FClamp(Result, 0, MaxHealth) → SET CurrentHealth → Branch(CurrentHealth <= 0) → True: DestroyActor. Initialize CurrentHealth=MaxHealth in BeginPlay.

Create a Blueprint for a projectile that moves forward, bounces off walls, and explodes after 3 seconds

Power — raise base to exponent power

Internal function name is MultiplyMultiply_FloatFloat (operator **).

Make HitResult — construct a HitResult struct manually

LaunchCharacter — launch character with velocity

ACharacter::LaunchCharacter. Good for knockback, bouncing, jumppads.