Packaging

Project Sharing & Game Packaging

• Zipping Projects

  • File > Zip Project
    • First line of defense in source control
    • Shows progress in bottom corner
    • Extracts to:
      • Config folder
      • Content folder
      • .uproject file

• Packaging Games

  • Location: Platforms menu (not File menu)
    • Warning signs = missing platform tools
    • Windows packaging most basic
  • Important Settings
    • Check packaging settings first
    • Under Advanced:
      • Localizations available
    • Maps and Modes:
      • Set correct editor startup map
      • Set game default map

• Packaging Process

  • First time always longest
    • Progress shows in bottom right
    • Can enable options for:
      • Only package new assets
      • Only package changes
  • After Packaging
    • Navigate to folder
    • Double click executable
    • Test game functionality

Zipping and packaging provide essential methods for sharing projects without source control. While zipping creates complete project copies, packaging creates playable game builds for distribution and testing.