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# Plugin Installation

> 1.

### **Method 1: Plugin Installation (Recommended)**

1. **Download or clone** the UMI plugin to your project's `Plugins` folder:

   ```
   YourProject/
   └── Plugins/
       └── UMI/
           ├── Source/
           ├── Content/
           └── UMI.uplugin
   ```
2. **Regenerate project files**:

   * Right-click your `.uproject` file
   * Select "Generate Visual Studio project files"
3. **Open your project** in Unreal Engine
4. **Enable the plugin**:

   * Go to **Edit > Plugins**
   * Search for "Ultimate Multiplayer Inventory" or "UMI"
   * Check the "Enabled" checkbox
   * Restart the editor when prompted
5. **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:

1. Copy the UMI plugin to your Engine's Plugins folder:

   ```
   UnrealEngine/Engine/Plugins/UMI/
   ```
2. Restart the engine and enable the plugin in your project

### **Building from Source**

If you need to modify the C++ code:

1. Ensure you have **Visual Studio 2019 or 2022** installed with C++ development tools
2. Open your project's `.sln` file in Visual Studio
3. Build the project in **Development Editor** configuration
4. Launch the editor from Visual Studio or the `.uproject` file