# Unreal Engine

#### [GitHub Repository](#github-repository)

## Installation

1. Make sure that you also have [Visual Studio set up for game development with C++](https://docs.unrealengine.com/4.26/en-US/ProductionPipelines/DevelopmentSetup/VisualStudioSetup/) and that you are running a [C++ Project](https://allarsblog.com/2015/11/05/converting-bp-project-to-cpp/)
2. Locate the directory of your project. For example `C:\Users\User\Unreal Engine\MyProject`
3. Create a `Plugins` folder if it does not exist already

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4. Download the repository

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5. Unzip the file and place the source code into the Plugins directory. For example `C:\Users\User\Unreal Engine\MyProject\Plugins`

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6. Reopen the project and Unreal Engine should prompt you to rebuild the project with the new plugin

## Usage

1. Navigate to your editor view and navigate to the Kaedim plugin

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2. Click Kaedim to open the plugin

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3. Enter your Dev ID and API Key found on your [Kaedim account](https://www.app.kaedim3d.com/settings?tab=api) and register your keys
4. Click "Download Assets" to retrieve your assets. They will be stored under `Content/Kaedim`
5. You will then be prompted by Unreal Engine to import your assets once they’ve been downloaded. From here, you can make additional configurations changes

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6. We recommend using an X rotation of 90 degrees and an increased scale to handle the orientation due to the difference in software

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7. Navigate to your Content Browser and to the `Content/Kaedim` folder. You will find all of your assets stored there

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