Modeling

Advanced Building Tools in Unreal

• Modeling Mode Access & Overview:

• Switch from selection to modeling mode
• Tools found on left side panel
  • Each has sub-tools within

• Cube Grid Tool:

• “Like Sketchup” - push/pull geometry
• Controls:
  • E key: pulls up
  • Q key: pushes down
  • Z key: exits corner mode
• Grid settings:
  • Can adjust power for detail level
  • Can rotate grid orientation
  • Outputs as static mesh

• Create Tools:

• Box Creation:
  • Set width/depth/height
  • Adjust subdivisions for deformation
• Cylinder Creation:
  • Radial slices for smoothness
  • Boolean operations for hollowing

• Advanced Techniques:

• Plane Cut:
  • Creates angled cuts through geometry
• PolyGroup Edit:
  • Most powerful tool
  • Selection filters: vertices/edges/faces
• CutFaces:
  • Creates separate objects
• PolyCut:
  • Punches holes through geometry
  • Multiple shape options

• Built-in Stairs Tool:

• Adjustable parameters:
  • Step count/width/height/depth
  • Can make curved stairs
  • “Very useful for level designers”

Modeling mode provides powerful built-in tools for creating complex geometry without external software. These tools range from simple push/pull operations to advanced mesh editing, enabling quick level prototyping.