Unreal Engine Issues

UE-35186

Widget interaction component does not appear to deselect a currently selected widget after deactivation

Widget interaction component does not appear to deselect a currently selected widget after deactivation

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Description

Widget interaction component does not appear to deselect a currently selected widget after deactivation. If a widget was currently selected, it can still be used after deactivation.

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Download the attached project
  2. Open the project
  3. Play in Editor
  4. Hover a button with the WIC (Widget Interactive component)
  5. Press the 'M' key (This has been set up to deactivate the WIC)
  6. Notice that the button is still highlighted and can still be clicked

Expected: The widget would not longer interact with the WIC after it has been deactivated
Result: If a widget was currently selected, it can still be used after deactivation

Community References

Widget Interaction Component - Bugs or Feature?

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Won't Fix
ComponentUE - Editor - UI Systems
Affects Versions4.13
CreatedAug 25, 2016
ResolvedMar 21, 2017
UpdatedApr 27, 2018