INSTALLATION.md

Installing Game Launcher Cloud Plugin

Method 1: Install to Existing Project

1. Copy the plugin to your project:

   YourProject/
   └── Plugins/
       └── GameLauncherCloud/
           ├── Source/
           ├── Resources/
           ├── Config/
           └── GameLauncherCloud.uplugin
   

2. Add plugin to your .uproject file:

   Open your project's .uproject file and add this to the Plugins array:

   {
     "Plugins": [
       {
         "Name": "GameLauncherCloud",
         "Enabled": true
       }
     ]
   }

3. Generate project files:

   • Right-click your .uproject file
   • Select "Generate Visual Studio project files"

4. Open and build:

   • Open the .sln file in Visual Studio
   • Build the solution (Development Editor configuration)
   • Launch Unreal Engine

5. Verify installation:

   • In Unreal Engine, go to Edit > Plugins
   • Search for "Game Launcher Cloud"
   • Make sure it's enabled
   • Restart if needed

Method 2: Test with Example Project

This repository includes an example project file for testing:

1. Copy the entire plugin folder:

   GameLauncherCloud-UnrealExtension/
   

2. Create a test project structure:

   TestProject/
   ├── TestProject.uproject (copy ExampleProject.uproject and rename)
   └── Plugins/
       └── GameLauncherCloud/
           └── [plugin files]
   

3. Generate and build:

   • Right-click TestProject.uproject
   • Generate Visual Studio project files
   • Build in Visual Studio
   • Launch

Method 3: Install to Engine

Install the plugin globally for all projects:

1. Copy to engine plugins folder:

   C:/Program Files/Epic Games/UE_5.X/Engine/Plugins/Marketplace/GameLauncherCloud/
   

2. Restart Unreal Engine

3. Enable in project:

   • Open any project
   • Go to Edit > Plugins
   • Search for "Game Launcher Cloud"
   • Enable it

Troubleshooting

Plugin doesn't appear in Plugins menu

• Make sure the plugin folder structure is correct
• Check that GameLauncherCloud.uplugin is in the root of the plugin folder
• Verify the engine version in the .uplugin file matches your installation
• Try regenerating project files

Build errors

• Check that all source files are present
• Verify Visual Studio is properly configured for Unreal Engine
• Make sure you're building in Development Editor configuration
• Check the Output Log for specific errors

Plugin loads but crashes

• Check the Output Log for error messages
• Verify all dependencies are available
• Try disabling other plugins to check for conflicts
• Rebuild the plugin from scratch

Verifying Installation

Once installed, you should see:

1. Tools menu item:

   • Open Unreal Engine
   • Look for Tools > Game Launcher Cloud in the menu bar

2. Toolbar button:

   • A toolbar button should appear (if configured)

3. Plugin manager:

   • Edit > Plugins
   • Search "Game Launcher Cloud"
   • Should show as enabled

Next Steps

After successful installation, see QUICK_START.md for usage instructions.

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Need help? Contact support@gamelauncher.cloud