Quick Start: Editor
Get started with Blueprint AI Assistant in the Unreal Editor: export Blueprints, format graphs, and configure settings.
Use Blueprint AI Assistant directly in the Unreal Editor. No command line required.
Your first export (30 seconds)#
- Open your project in the Unreal Editor
- In the Content Browser, right-click any Blueprint asset
- Select Blueprint AI Assistant > Quick Export to Text
- The exported file opens automatically (or find it in
Saved/BlueprintAIAssistant/Exports/)
You now have a complete text representation of your Blueprint: variables, functions, components, graph nodes, and connections.
Export format options#
Right-click a Blueprint and expand Blueprint AI Assistant > Export to Text... for more control:
| Option | Best for |
|---|---|
| Overview | Quick scan: metadata, variable/function counts, compact graph summaries |
| Summary | Full inspection: all sections in human-readable text (default) |
| Detail | Deep dives: summary + node GUIDs (needed for write operations) |
| Full Backup | Programmatic use: complete structured JSON |
| Choose Location... | Export to a specific folder using your default format |
You can select multiple Blueprints in the Content Browser and export them all at once. Each gets its own file.
Graph formatting shortcuts#
Blueprint AI Assistant includes a graph auto-formatter that cleans up your Blueprint node layout. These keyboard shortcuts work when a Blueprint graph is open:
| Shortcut | Action |
|---|---|
| F | Format all connected nodes starting from the selected node |
| Shift+F | Format only the selected nodes (selective formatting) |
| Ctrl+R | Reposition all custom events in the graph |
The formatter arranges nodes left-to-right following execution flow, with parameter connections organized below.
Formatting settings#
You can customize formatting behavior in Edit > Project Settings > Plugins > BlueprintAssist:
- Formatting Style: Expanded (more whitespace) or Compact
- Parameter Style: Helixing (parameters flow below the node) or LeftSide
- Execution Wiring: How execution wires are merged and routed
- Per-Graph Settings: Enable/disable formatting per graph type, set custom padding
Project settings#
Navigate to Edit > Project Settings > Plugins > Blueprint AI Assistant to configure:
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Default Export Directory | Where exported files are saved. Defaults to <Project>/Saved/BlueprintAIAssistant/Exports/ |
| Default Format | Which format "Quick Export" uses (Overview, Summary, Detail, or Backup) |
| Open File After Export | Automatically open the exported file in your text editor |
Settings are per-user (stored in EditorPerProjectUserSettings.ini) and not shared with your team via source control.
Tips#
- Editor exports are instant: no engine startup cost like the commandlet
- Use Overview for scanning many Blueprints quickly, Detail for deep dives
- Exported files include the detail level in the filename for easy identification
- Graph formatting works best when you select a root node first, then press F
Next steps#
- Output Formats: detailed comparison of all four formats with example output
- Quick Start: AI Integration: set up AI-powered Blueprint automation