开始学习UE4

我的学习步骤记录：

1. 下载github源码,编译通过(按照官方的Readme来) 

     关于源码准备：此处我用的是现成的UE4源码和其它第三方库已经下载好了。 需要翻墙

2. 官方文档https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/

     阅读顺序:
     A.  Unreal Editor Manual

     B. Get Started with UE4

     C. Engine Features (只了解，不细究)

     D. Programming

           按照里面的小节，一步一步来，并且根据教程进行动手实践

     E. Blueprints Visual Scripting

     F. GamePlay Guide

     G. Samples and Tutorials

          有视频、示例项目、PPT文档，挑出感兴趣的项目模仿一下，读一读目前感兴趣的文档。

          后面需要再来此处取经。

按计划上述耗时7天时间。 UE4就入门了!

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引擎源码树:

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引擎设计的很模块化

Module Types
Developer – Used by Editor & Programs, not Games
Editor        – Used by Unreal Editor only
Runtime    – Used by Editor, Games & Programs
ThirdParty – External code from other companies
Plugins      – Extensions for Editor, Games, or both
Programs  – Standalone applications & tools


Module Dependency Rules
Runtime modules must not have dependencies to Editor or Developer modules
Plug-in modules must not have dependencies to other plug-ins

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模块学习分类

基础模块(初学者)
Core                     – Fundamental core types & functions
CoreUObject        – Implements the UObject sub-system
Engine                  – Game classes & engine framework
OnlineSubsystem – Online & social networking features
Slate                     – Widget library & high-level UI features


其它有趣的模块(高级程序)
DesktopPlatform             – Useful APIs for Windows, Mac & Linux
DetailCustomizations      – Editor’s Details panel customizations
Launch                            – Main loop classes & functions
Messaging                      – Message passing sub-system
Sockets                           – Network socket implementations
Settings                           – Editor & Project Settings API
SlateCore                        – Fundamental UI functionality
TargetPlatform                – Platform abstraction layer
UMG                               – Unreal Motion Graphics implementation
UnrealEd                         – Unreal Editormain frame & features