Technical Details
Maps
– Control size manually or automatic via UMG
– Rectangular, circular + bordered, borderless, transparent
– Create backgrounds by drawing over generated images with nav mesh
– Center the map on an area or actor. Control zoom-level and rotation. Show the player camera's view as a trapezoid.
– Supports automatic texture switching based on height (multi-floor building) or priority (indoor volume).
– Fires UI interaction events
Icons
- All properties changeable in-game
– Give an actor an icon by attaching an icon component
– Customize its texture and material
– Material instances are accessible for gameplay driven animation. Flash, pulse and clock anims included.
– Control icon size in screen space or world space
– Customize rotation, draw color and Z-order
– Show an arrow when icon is off the map
Fog of war
– Add fog of war to the minimap and world
– Actors can reveal areas temporarily or permanently
– Actors and their icons can be hidden when inside fog
