Tips and Tricks

C++ versus Blueprints: Which should I use for Unreal Engine game development?

Introduction When programming game elements in Unreal, developers have two main options: develop using Unreal’s visual blueprint system or develop using the C++ language.  The Blueprint system in Unreal Engine is a powerful visual scripting tool designed to help developers create gameplay mechanics without needing to write traditional code. Introduced in Unreal Engine 4 to make game development…
Read more
Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2024.7 release post

We are excited to announce the release of 2024.7 of Visual Assist! This update introduces several powerful features aimed at improving your coding efficiency and project navigation. Download the release now. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new in this version: New…
Success Story

Success Story: Visual Assist for modeling and simulation software for automotive C++

About the Client Based in Europe, the client is a global company specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance systems for vehicle technology. As a company that has been in the industry for over a century, their longstanding focus on innovation has positioned them as one of the top automotive manufacturers worldwide. As part of their commitment to quality, they have…
Read more
Tips and Tricks

Installing Virtual Machines to use Visual Studio on Mac

There are many options for IDEs for developers who are working on a Mac; however, there may still be use cases and instances where the available options are insufficient. For example some projects and client requirements may dictate the use of Microsoft’s Visual Studio (VS)—which is predominantly designed for the Windows OS. As a workaround for, what most Mac users have done (and is one of…
Read more
Build Announcements

Visual Assist 2024.4 release post - ARM Support

It’s our pleasure to announce a new Visual Assist release, headed by a major addition—supporting ARM! We hope you find this release useful. Visit our website to download the release. ARM support Big news for Visual Assist’s device support! Windows ARM is now supported starting this release, Visual Assist 2024.4. Visual Assist is now available as a fully ARM-native plugin, fully supported in…
Read more
%d