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Plugins

We do our best to keep the framework split up into bespoke functionality modules/plugins. Allowing for developer agency when it comes to choosing what they want to enable/use. The NCore module is enabled by default, as it is a dependency of all other plugins.

NexusCore
Module Name:
NexusCore / NCore
Description:
Functionality used by all NEXUS plugins in the framework.

Systems​

Bespoke USubsystem-based systems that have a specific, well-described functionality. These typically provide opinionated systemic solutions to the underlying technical needs of developing games.

NexusActorPools
Module Name:
NexusActorPools / NActorPools
Description:
Generalized pooling system for Actors.
NexusDynamicRefs
Module Name:
NexusDynamicRefs / NDynamicRef
Description:
Method for referring to UObjects prior to runtime, and by developer readable names.
NexusGuardian
Module Name:
NexusGuardian / NGuardian
Description:
A system which monitors metrics and takes action when thresholds are hit.

Helpers​

Utility-like collections of functionality which haven't yet grown to system-like status but are equally helpful.

NexusPicker
Module Name:
NexusPicker / NPicker
Description:
Selection functionality for points and other items.
NexusMultiplayer
Module Name:
NexusMultiplayer / NMultiplayer
Description:
Functionality and tools that are useful when developing multiplayer games.

Content​

While NEXUS is predominantly about providing code-based solutions to problems, there is still room for some opinionated content.

NexusBlockout
Module Name:
NexusBlockout / NBlockout
Description:
A collection of useful content for blocking out a level or two early in development.
NexusUserInterface
Module Name:
NexusUserInterface / NUI
Description:
Components for creating a user interface based on UMG/Slate.

Editor-Only​

Stuff that should never find its way into any cook — ever.

NexusTooling
Module Name:
NexusTooling / NTooling
Description:
An assortment of developer tools for the Unreal Editor.