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.
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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!