Method 1: Plugin Installation (Recommended)
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Download or clone the UMI plugin to your project’s
Pluginsfolder: -
Regenerate project files:
- Right-click your
.uprojectfile - Select “Generate Visual Studio project files”
- Right-click your
- Open your project in Unreal Engine
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Enable the plugin:
- Go to Edit > Plugins
- Search for “Ultimate Multiplayer Inventory” or “UMI”
- Check the “Enabled” checkbox
- Restart the editor when prompted
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Verify installation:
- Open the Content Browser
- Enable “Show Plugin Content” in the View Options
- Look for the “UMI Content” folder
Method 2: Engine Plugin Installation
For engine-wide availability:-
Copy the UMI plugin to your Engine’s Plugins folder:
- Restart the engine and enable the plugin in your project
Building from Source
If you need to modify the C++ code:- Ensure you have Visual Studio 2019 or 2022 installed with C++ development tools
- Open your project’s
.slnfile in Visual Studio - Build the project in Development Editor configuration
- Launch the editor from Visual Studio or the
.uprojectfile