Scale

Setting Up Project Scale in Unreal

• Project Creation:

• Use First Person Template
• Create empty level (File > New Level)
• Create Coursera folder for materials

• Initial Setup:

• Add directional light for sunlight
• Place cube for spatial reference

• Image Preparation:

• Format map for engine:
  • 3:2 proportion
  • 3000px width, 2000px height

• Engine Organization:

• Create folder structure:
  • Coursera/
    • Textures/
    • Materials/

      Prefix material with ‘m_’ Set base color to texture Sample texture across material

• World Scale Setup:

• Place plane in world:
  • Center using reset button
  • Scale: 750 wide, 500 deep
  • “Middle mouse as ruler”:
    • 75,000 units = 750 meters
    • 50,000 units = 500 meters

• Final Steps:

• Apply texture to plane:
  • Drag and drop from content browser
• “Sets up project at correct scale”
• Save project

This section covers setting up proper project scale in Unreal Engine, focusing on importing and scaling a level map for use as a building reference. The process establishes correct proportions for subsequent landscape and gameplay asset creation.