* The original .uproject file is now compiled into monolithic executables when Live Coding is enabled. This allows invoking UBT with the original project file when the executable is staged to a different directory. This parameter can be overriden via the LiveCoding.SourceProject cvar.
* The original engine directory is also compiled into the executable. This allows finding the console executable path without having to enter it manually via the LiveCoding.ConsolePath cvar.
* If an exact match for a binary filename is not found, try to find a match by name only. Also required to support staged builds for 'Launch On', etc...
* Add a LiveCoding.Compile command to trigger a compile from the console.
#rb none
#jira UE-72677
#jira UE-72678
#jira UE-72683
[CL 6625676 by Ben Marsh in Dev-Build branch]
Moving where the include-rewrite-rules.ini for SNDBS gets generated into the executor and adding the ability for a UEBuildPlatform to specify a platform name to use instead of the default.
#rnx
#jira UE-72225
[CL 6378434 by Ryan Durand in Dev-Build branch]
Adding support for generating an SNDBS template for cl-filter.exe so it can be run remotely. Couldn't repro the "not working" part of the bug.
#jira UE-72225
#rb none
[CL 6341754 by Ryan Durand in Dev-Build branch]
- This allows for Confidential platforms to exist outside of the engine, and insert themselves in as needed
- Directory structure is, where .... mirrors the directory structure for Engine and projects
- /Platforms/XXX/....
- Moving to more data driven approach for ShaderPlatforms and PlatformInfo, where they can be read from DataDrivenPlatformInfo.ini files that live in the platform config folders
- Removed platform mentions from UBT, by way of changing some enums to partial classes with static members (see UnrealTargetPlatform)
- Various other UBT/UAT modifications to allow for looking in other locations for files
- THIS IS NOT A COMPLETE AND FINAL SOLUTION. WE WILL CONTINUE WORK IN DEV-BUILD BEFORE ITS READY FOR PRIMETIME
#rb ben.marsh
[CL 6271418 by Josh Adams in Dev-Build branch]
Allows fast iteration of C++ changes without restarting the application. To use, select the "Live Coding (Experimental)" mode from the drop down menu next to the editor's compile button, or type "LiveCoding" into the console for a monolithic build. Press Ctrl+Alt+F11 to find changes and compile.
Changes vs standalone Live++ version:
* UBT is used to execute builds. This allows standard UE4 adaptive unity mode, allows us to reuse object files when we do regular builds, supports using any build executor allowed by UBT (XGE, SNDBS, etc..).
* Adding new source files is supported.
* Custom visualizer for FNames is supported via a weakly linked symbol in a static library (Engine/Extras/NatvisHelpers).
* Settings are exposed in the editor's project settings dialog.
* Standalone application has been rewritten as a Slate app ("LiveCodingConsole"). There is an additional option to start the program as hidden, where it will not be visible until Ctrl+Alt+F11 is hit. Similarly, closing the window will hide it instead of closing the application.
* Does not require a standalone licensed version of Live++.
Known issues:
* Does not currently support class layout changes / object reinstancing
#rb none
[FYI] Marc.Audy, Stefan.Boberg, Nick.Penwarden
#jira
#ROBOMERGE-OWNER: ben.marsh
#ROBOMERGE-AUTHOR: ben.marsh
#ROBOMERGE-SOURCE: CL 5304722 in //UE4/Release-4.22/... via CL 5309051
#ROBOMERGE-BOT: BUILD (Main -> Dev-Build)
[CL 5325555 by ben marsh in Dev-Build branch]
- Brings over the necessary engine changes for embedding UE4 mobile as a dylib/so in native mobile app
- Various changes for facial animation, screen recording, others
- ARKit and ARCore plugins were removed, as deemed "not ready"
#rb many people
#ROBOMERGE-OWNER: ben.marsh
#ROBOMERGE-AUTHOR: josh.adams
#ROBOMERGE-SOURCE: CL 5201138 via CL 5203024 via CL 5226277
#ROBOMERGE-BOT: BUILD (Main -> Dev-Build)
[CL 5243833 by josh adams in Dev-Build branch]
