Getting the Outer (GetOuter()) inside AssetUserData::PostEditChangeOwner added to an instanced actor in a level returns the Outer marked with "Trash"

UE - Framework - Nov 20, 2024

When you call GetOuter() inside AssetUserData::PostEditChangeOwner, the Outer that is returned, is marked as "Trash". This is because the object is constructed again when an AssetUserData is added. ...

Static meshes viewed in the static mesh editor in orthographic side view are becoming white after a couple of seconds when quality preset is maximum.

UE - Graphics Features - Jun 18, 2025

Context: Orthographic views are used to have a 2D view of a 3D object providing precise control over object placement and alignment. This can be used for projects like isometric games and architectu ...

Character blueprint tick function does not behave properly

UE - Gameplay - Jul 2, 2015

Character tick event will continue to trigger even if Start with Tick Enable is set to false. Workaround: Setting "Set Actor Tick Enable" to false on Begin Play will prevent the tick event from t ...

Crashreporter.exe does not appear in packaged projects

UE - Foundation - Core - Oct 30, 2015

Crash Reporter does not get packaged with development build projects when they have "Include Crash Reporter" set to true in packaging options. ...

Matinee tracks do not override Sound Notifies from AnimToPlay when using "Initial Position"

Tools - Oct 22, 2015

In the attached project, there is an animation (with a sound notify) plugged into the AnimToPlay slot. The Initial Position is set to 0.5. The matinee in the scene overrides the animations applied ...

UDP Messaging causes extra network traffic on some network setups

UE - Networking - Oct 7, 2015

A few users are experiencing strange network traffic from UDP Messagine. They notice it on other devices connected to the network. In some setups, it can even cause you to have cable TV interrupti ...

Vertex Painting on Blueprint Static Mesh components lost on copy

UE - Gameplay - Components - Sep 1, 2015

After vertex painting on a Static Mesh component of a Blueprint, the Vertex paint data is lost when the Blueprint is copied. Oddly, pasting into a text editor shows VertexColorData, but it seems to ...

Lighting build isn't saved when using -run=resavepackages and -buildlighting

UE - Foundation - Core - Jul 29, 2016

Lighting build isn't saved when using -run=resavepackages and -buildlighting ...

Dynamic Directional Shadows do not work with Planar Reflections

UE - Graphics Features - Aug 9, 2016

Movable/Stationary dynamic shadow distance in the Directional light is not captured in the Planar Reflection. Note that Point and Spot Lights box cast shadows that can be rendered in the reflection ...