MeshLens
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Installation

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How to install and activate MeshLens in Unreal Engine.

Installation & Setup

MeshLens is an Editor module plugin compatible with Unreal Engine 4.27 and all Unreal Engine 5 versions (5.0 through 5.8+).

Installation Steps#

Add to Plugins Folder

Copy the MeshLens folder into your project's Plugins folder (e.g. MyProject/Plugins/MeshLens).

Enable Plugin in Unreal Editor

Open your project. In the top menu, go to Edit > Plugins, search for MeshLens, and ensure Enabled is checked.

Restart the Editor

Restart Unreal Editor to finalize viewport Slate overlay integration.

Viewport Toggle Button
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Visual Guide: Viewport Toggle Button

Verifying the Installation#

Open any level in your project. Click on a Static Mesh actor in the viewport. If the overlay appears in the top-right corner of your viewport, MeshLens is installed and operational!