Overview

Introduction

Installation

Getting Started

Core Features

Influence Modes

Deformation

Refinement & Smoothing

Material Layer System

Modular Character Support

API Reference

Blueprint API

Editor Guide

Asset Editor Overview

Debug Visualization

Resources & Support

Troubleshooting & FAQ

Changelog

FleshRing Asset Editor - Complete Guide

Purpose: This is THE definitive guide to mastering the FleshRing Asset Editor. After reading this page, you'll be able to create and edit flesh compression effects with full confidence.

What is the FleshRing Asset Editor?

The FleshRing Asset Editor is a dedicated custom editor window for FleshRing Assets, similar to Unreal's Physics Asset Editor or Animation Blueprint Editor.

It provides:

• Real-time GPU Preview - See deformation results instantly as you adjust parameters
• Skeleton Tree - Navigate bone hierarchy, add/remove rings, drag-and-drop ring reassignment
• 3D Viewport - Full camera control, transform gizmos, and visual debugging
• Details Panel - Configure all deformation parameters with live feedback
• Toolbar - Quick access to Bake, coordinate system toggle, and transform modes

Opening the Editor

Method 1: Double-click a FleshRing Asset in Content Browser

Method 2: Right-click a FleshRing Asset → Edit

The editor opens in a dedicated window with 4 main panels.

Editor Layout Overview

The editor is divided into 4 main panels:

1. Skeleton Tree Panel (Left)

• Displays bone hierarchy from Target Skeletal Mesh
• Shows all rings attached to bones
• Drag-and-drop ring reassignment
• Right-click context menus for adding/deleting rings
• Search and filter options

2. 3D Viewport (Center)

• Real-time preview of deformation
• Camera controls (orbit, pan, zoom)
• Transform gizmos for ring positioning
• Visual debugging overlays
• Ring mesh and gizmo visualization

3. Details Panel (Right)

• Target - Select skeletal mesh
• Skeltal Mesh Detail Settings - mesh processing options
• Ring Settings - Configure selected ring
  • Deformation - Tightness and Bulge parameters
  • Refinement - Smoothing and constraints
• Material Layer Settings - Control which materials deform
• Normals - Normal recalculation settings

4. Toolbar (Top)

• Transform Mode - Select, Translate, Rotate, Scale
• Coordinate System - Local / World toggle
• Bake Button - Generate runtime mesh
• Viewport Options - Display settings dropdown

3D Viewport Guide

Camera Controls

Orbit Camera:

• Left Mouse Button + Drag - Rotate around focus point
• Alt + Left Mouse - Alternative orbit method

Pan Camera:

• Middle Mouse Button + Drag - Pan horizontally/vertically
• Right Mouse + WASD - Fly camera (standard UE viewport navigation)

Zoom Camera:

• Mouse Scroll Wheel - Zoom in/out
• Alt + Right Mouse + Drag - Zoom smoothly

Focus on Mesh:

• F Key - Frame selected object/bone

Tip: Use F frequently to quickly jump to different parts of your character while editing rings.

Transform Gizmos

Select a ring in the Skeleton Tree or viewport to display transform gizmos.

Gizmo Modes:

• Q - Select Mode (no gizmo, selection only)
• W - Translate Mode (move ring position)
• E - Rotate Mode (rotate ring orientation)
• R - Scale Mode (scale ring mesh visualization)

Using Gizmos:

1. Select a ring (Skeleton Tree or click ring mesh in viewport)
2. Press W/E/R to switch gizmo mode
3. Click and drag gizmo axes to transform
4. See results immediately in the viewport

Coordinate System: