SmartRefs
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Installation

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How to install and activate SmartRefs in Unreal Engine 5.

Installation & Setup

SmartRefs supports Unreal Engine 5.0 through 5.8+.

Installation Steps#

Copy to Plugins Directory

Copy the SmartRefs folder into your project's Plugins folder.

Enable Plugin in Editor

Open Unreal Editor, go to Edit > Plugins, locate SmartRefs, and ensure Enabled is checked.

Restart Unreal Editor

Restart the editor to finalize async node registration.

Plugins Window
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Visual Guide: Plugins Window

Verifying the Installation#

Open any Blueprint graph. Right-click and search for Async Load Smart Ref. If the node appears in the menu, SmartRefs is active and ready to optimize your project!