# Blueprints Visual Scripting for Unreal Engine - Second Edition

This is the code repository for [Blueprints Visual Scripting for Unreal Engine - Second Edition](https://www.packtpub.com/game-development/blueprints-visual-scripting-for-unreal-engine-second-edition?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repository&utm_campaign=9781789347067), published by Packt. **The faster way to build games using UE4 Blueprints** ## What is this book about? Blueprints is the visual scripting system in Unreal Engine that enables programmers to create baseline systems and can be extended by designers. This book covers the following exciting features: * Understand programming concepts in Blueprints * Create prototypes and iterate new game mechanics rapidly * Build user interface elements and interactive menus * Use advanced Blueprint nodes to manage the complexity of a game * Explore all the features of the Blueprint editor, such as the Components tab, Viewport, and Event Graph If you feel this book is for you, get your [copy](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789347068) today!

## Instructions and Navigations All of the code is organized into folders. For example, Chapter02. **Following is what you need for this book:** This book is for anyone who is interested in developing games or applications with UE4. Although basic knowledge of Windows OS is required, experience in programming or UE4 is not necessary. With the following software and hardware list you can run all code files present in the book (Chapter 1-16). ### Software and Hardware List | Chapter | Software required | OS required | | -------- | ------------------------------------| ----------------------| | All | Unreal Engine 4.20.3 or newer | Windows, Mac OS X | We also provide a PDF file that has color images of the screenshots/diagrams used in this book. [Click here to download it](https://static.packt-cdn.com/downloads/9781789347067_ColorImages.pdf). ### Related products * Unreal Engine Blueprints Visual Scripting Projects [[Packt]](https://www.packtpub.com/game-development/unreal-engine-blueprints-visual-scripting-projects?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repository&utm_campaign=9781789532425) [[Amazon]](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789532426) * Unreal Engine 4.x Scripting with C++ Cookbook - Second Edition [[Packt]](https://www.packtpub.com/game-development/unreal-engine-4x-scripting-c-cookbook-second-edition?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repository&utm_campaign=9781789809503) [[Amazon]](https://www.amazon.com/dp/1789809509) ## Get to Know the Authors **Marcos Romero** is the author of the Romero Blueprints blog, which is one of the main references on the internet to learn about Blueprints. Epic Games invited Marcos to the Unreal Engine 4 closed beta program to experiment and collaborate with the evolution of the tools. He was also one of the first recipients of Unreal Dev Grants for Education. Marcos is a well-known figure in the Unreal community and, for Epic Games, he wrote the official Blueprints Compendium and Blueprints Instructors' Guide. **Brenden Sewell** is a creative director with a decade of experience leading teams in the development of compelling interactive experiences that entertain, teach, and inspire. Prior to joining E-Line, he explored the intersection of educational practice and industry game development culminating in his work as the principal game designer at the Center for Games and Impact. Here, he specialized in the development of immersive games for STEM education and teacher professional development. Since joining the E-Line team, he has led developments from concept, prototyping, and production, to release on a variety of projects ranging from a brain-training first-person shooter to a construction sandbox exploring the future of digital fabrication. ## Other books by the authors * [Blueprints Visual Scripting for Unreal Engine](https://www.packtpub.com/game-development/blueprints-visual-scripting-unreal-engine?utm_source=github&utm_medium=repository&utm_campaign=9781785286018) ### Download a free PDF If you have already purchased a print or Kindle version of this book, you can get a DRM-free PDF version at no cost.
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