Unreal Engine - Vertex Animation Manager: Introducing the Vertex Animation Manager, a powerful plugin that revolutionizes vertex animation texture generation directly within the Unreal Engine editor. Say goodbye to additional tools; this plugin simplifies the process. Equipped with components for Static Meshes, Instanced Static Meshes (ISM), and Hierarchical Instanced Static Meshes (HISM), it covers all your animation needs.
- Vertex Animation Texture Generation: Create vertex animation textures effortlessly within the Unreal Engine editor.
- Profile Support: Save profiles with your Skeletal Mesh assets for streamlined workflows.
- Compatibility: Works seamlessly from Blueprint previews to shipping builds.
- Runtime Components: Included components for easy playback in both C++ and Blueprints.
- Material Functions: Included functions for material playback and integration into existing materials.
- Auto-Instancing: Built-in support for ISM and HISM VAT components.
- Socket and Bone Access: Retrieve socket transform, location, and rotation via C++ and Blueprint code.
- Blueprint Setup: Easily set up Blueprint actors and attach components using sockets.
- Runtime Transform Updates: Automatically update transforms during playback with runtime components.
- Time-Controlled Playback: Animation playback without the need for ticking; controlled entirely by time.
- Skeletal Mesh Notifications: Utilize skeletal mesh notifications for animation playback.
Included Components:
- Static Mesh Playback
- Instanced Static Mesh Playback (ISM)
- Hierarchical Instanced Static Mesh Playback (HISM)
Material Functions:
- Playback in Material
- Plug-in for Existing Materials
Auto-Instancing Support:
- Streamlined support for ISM and HISM VAT components.
Notification Components:
- Ready-made Niagara Notification Components
- Editor and event-driven play components.
Embark on a journey of animation simplicity with the Vertex Animation Manager, offering an array of features for creating dynamic, texture-based animations without leaving the Unreal Engine environment.
