Design Tools

Blueprints as Designer Tools

• Flexibility & Speed Benefits

• “Very flexible” design tools

  • Speeds up workflow
  • Allows customization during creation

• Practical Example: Weapon Pickup

• Variable exposure allows:

  • Change weapon type for pickup
  • Modify weapon mesh • Can swap between different weapons • “Quick changes without extra coding”

• Designer Workflow Enhancement

• Details panel modifications

  • Rapid game changes
  • Quick testing capabilities
  • Easier management for large games

• Advanced Example: Cable/Pipe Creator

• Spline manipulation

  • Creates curved shapes
  • Flexible shape manipulation
  • Simplifies complex design tasks

Blueprints serve as powerful tools that streamline the design process through exposed variables and quick modifications. This system enables rapid iteration and testing while maintaining design flexibility.