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# Quick Start with CharacterEquipmentSetup

> is an editor-time helper component that wires up your character's equipment in a few clicks — no C++ required.

`UCharacterEquipmentSetup` is an editor-time helper component that wires up your character's equipment in a few clicks — no C++ required. Add it alongside `EquipmentComponent`, configure your slots in the Details panel, then bake everything with a single button. Remove the component afterward; `EquipmentComponent` carries all the runtime state. This is an optional helper component.

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### Steps:

1. Add both `EquipmentComponent` and `CharacterEquipmentSetup` to your character Blueprint.

2. On `CharacterEquipmentSetup`, set \*\*Equipment Component\*\* to your `EquipmentComponent`.

3. Expand \*\*Custom Equipment Slots\*\* and fill in your slot definitions (or use a preset button — see below).

4. Click \*\*Setup Equipment System\*\* in the Details panel — this creates mesh components and pushes slots into `EquipmentComponent`.

5. After setup, you can remove `CharacterEquipmentSetup`; it is not needed at runtime.

\*\*CallInEditor buttons on `CharacterEquipmentSetup`\*\*:

\| Button | What it does |

\|--------|-------------|

\| `Setup Equipment System` | Runs the full setup: creates mesh components + configures slots |

\| `Create Mesh Components` | Only creates missing skeletal mesh components |

\| `Configure Equipment Slots` | Only pushes slot definitions to `EquipmentComponent` |

\| `Find Components By Name` | Auto-assigns `EquipmentComponent` reference if not set |

\| `Add Standard Armor Slots` | Appends Helmet/Chest/Legs/Boots/Gloves to Custom Slots |

\| `Add Jewelry Slots` | Appends Ring 1/Ring 2/Necklace/Earrings |

\| `Add Weapon Slots` | Appends Main Hand/Off Hand |

\| `Add Clothing Slots` | Appends Hat/Shirt/Pants/Cloak |