Description

The modules file that is generated when packaging a plugin appends a number to the end of the .dll reference, similar to hot reload modules. This causes the reference to refer to a nonexistent file. Attempting to open a project with this packaged plugin included prompts the user to recompile the plugin, due to the dll not being found.

Regression?: Yes
This did not occur in 4.21

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Create a new plugin (tested with a Blueprint Library plugin)
  2. Edit the .uplugin file to add the following to the module declaration (so it doesn't package for all platforms and ultimately fail): "WhitelistPlatforms": ["Win64"]
  3. Package the plugin to a directory of your choice
  4. Once the packaging completes, open the UE4Editor.modules file in the Binaries/Win64/ folder in Notepad
    Result: The line that points to the .dll has a number appended to the end, causing it to not point to the proper .dll
    Expected: The line that points to the .dll matches the .dll that is located in the same folder.

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Fixed
ComponentUE - Foundation - Cpp Tools - Plugin System
Affects Versions4.224.23
Target Fix4.22.1
Fix Commit5915309
Main Commit5915310
CreatedApr 8, 2019
ResolvedApr 16, 2019
UpdatedApr 23, 2019