Window Class?

[MartinJH]

I’ve created the room, and I’ve created the windows by alt-dragging as described.

However, if I want to change the dimensions, say of all the windows, I have to edit all of them. I thought it would be possible to create a Class called window so that editing the class would result in a change to all instances of the class.

I’ve selected a window and clicked the blueprints button (Converts this actor into a reusable Blueprint class that can have script behavior) and called it BP_Window.

I then drag it onto the Viewport but can’t do anything with it. I thought it might be because the Window is subtractive but there doesn’t seem to be an option to change that.

Is what I am trying sensible or stupid? If sensible, can I have some hints as to how to proceed?

[DanM]

@MartinJH

I’ve selected a window and clicked the blueprints button (Converts this actor into a reusable Blueprint class that can have script behavior) and called it BP_Window.

I’m curious as to how you managed that as Unreal won’t let me. You can’t create blueprints out of geometry.

@MartinJH

However, if I want to change the dimensions, say of all the windows, I have to edit all of them

You can edit multiple at a time. Though you would most likely need to re-position each individually. You could also either use editor scripting:

Scripting and Automating the Unreal Editor

Or create a mesh out of one wall/window area by selecting both brushes and using Create Static Mesh within the details and then place multiples of those.

[MartinJH]

Wrg your question; simply as stated. I’m using 5.3.2 so perhaps that’s a difference and the creation is actually a child of actor, as that is the only thing it would allow me to create. I was grasping at straws.
I find it odd that in a language that has class structures, an obvious situation where one would be of use is not allowed.
Thanks for answering.