Placement Assist
  • Welcome
  • Tutorials
    • Getting Started
    • How to Set Up Data Assets
    • How to Set Up Data Tables
  • Using the Placement Tool
  • How to Replace Preview Material
  • How to optimize Static Mesh rendering using Batching Modes
  • Details
  • Rotation Modes Explained
  • Scale Modes Explained
  • FAQ & Troubleshooting
  • Update Log
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Getting Started

Explaining the initial installation and setup process for the plugin in projects.

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Installation Instructions

  1. Purchase the Plugin: Purchase the Chill Placement Assist from the Fab Marketplace.

  2. Install the Plugin: Inside your Epic Games Launcher, go to the Fab Vault and install the plugin to your desired and compatible engine version.

  3. Enabling the Plugin:

    • Open your Unreal Engine project.

    • Go to Edit → Plugins.

    • Click on the category Chill Editor Tools and enable the Placement Assist Plugin.

  4. Ensure Required Plugins Are Enabled:

    • Open the plugins windows again by going to Edit → Plugins.

    • Search and enable these plugins:

      • ScriptableToolsFramework (Required)

      • ScriptableToolsEditor (Required)

  5. Verify Installation: After restarting, confirm that the Placement Assist tool appears in your Editor’s scriptable tools window.

Creating Data Assets

Creating Data Tables

Using the Placement Tool

Replacing the Default Preview Material

Static Mesh Batching Modes

If you encounter any issues that aren't fully explained in this documentation, please check the showcase video:

How to Set Up Data Assets
How to Set Up Data Tables
Using the Placement Tool
How to Replace Preview Material
How to optimize Static Mesh rendering using Batching Modes