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Getting Started

This guide will help you install and configure Elys Asset Tools in your Unreal Engine project.

Prerequisites​

  • Unreal Engine 5.6 or later
  • EditorScriptingUtilities plugin (automatically enabled)
Supported Platforms

Elys Asset Tools is an editor-only plugin. It does not affect packaged games or add any runtime overhead.

Installation​

  1. Open the FAB Marketplace in your browser
  2. Search for "Elys Asset Tools"
  3. Purchase and download the plugin
  4. Install via the Epic Games Launcher or FAB Desktop App

Enabling the Plugin​

  1. Open your Unreal Engine project
  2. Go to Edit → Plugins
  3. Search for "Elys Asset Tools"
  4. Check the ✅ Enabled checkbox
  5. Click Restart Now to reload the editor
First Time Setup

After enabling the plugin for the first time, you may see a prompt to recompile the project. Click Yes to continue.

Verifying Installation​

After restarting the editor, verify the plugin is working:

1. Check the Tools Menu​

Go to Tools in the top menu bar. You should see:

  • Elys Asset Tools submenu
    • Asset Dependency Analyzer
    • Resume Incomplete Move (if applicable)

2. Check Content Browser Context Menu​

Right-click any folder in the Content Browser. Under Elys Asset Tools, you should see:

  • Analyze Folder Dependencies
  • Move Folder/Assets
  • Delete Empty Folders
  • Safe Delete Folder

3. Check Output Log​

Open the Output Log (Window → Developer Tools → Output Log) and search for:

LogElysAssetTools: ElysAssetToolsEditor module started

If you see this message, the plugin is running correctly!

First Use​

Let's verify everything works by analyzing a folder:

  1. In the Content Browser, navigate to any folder with assets
  2. Right-click the folder
  3. Select Elys Asset Tools → Analyze Folder Dependencies
  4. The Asset Tools Panel will open showing dependencies

Congratulations! You're ready to use Elys Asset Tools.

Next Steps​

Troubleshooting​

Plugin Not Appearing​

If the plugin doesn't appear after enabling:

  1. Verify you're using UE 5.6 or later
  2. Check the Output Log for errors containing ElysAssetTools
  3. Try regenerating project files (Right-click .uproject → Generate Visual Studio project files)
  4. Rebuild the project in Visual Studio

If context menus don't show Elys Asset Tools:

  1. Ensure the plugin is enabled in the Plugins window
  2. Restart the editor completely
  3. Check that you're right-clicking on a folder (not individual assets)

Getting Help​

Still having issues? We're here to help: