Scaleform UI to be included with UDK! (UPDATED)

[marcusmattingly]

I don't get it XD.
When i click on "Scaleform CLIK.mxp" it doesn't install the extension, i have Flash CS3.

I have Flash CS3 and I followed the instructions in the UDK Scaleform doc and it installed and worked just fine for me.

I am pretty excited. The UI possibilities seem endless to me now. That being said, I am pretty rusty on Flash ( I am more comfortable with AS3), so it's gonna take me some time.

[Brendan Iribe]

Scaleform support for UDK users

Quick support update:

Scaleform and Flash support will be provided by the community through the UDK forums and UDN online docs, samples, videos. We're working closely with Epic to ensure the best support possible. Please be patient as we ramp up the UDN content. Lots more is on the way.

Commercial developers may be interested in Scaleform's Premium Support, which is available for an additional fee directly from Scaleform and includes:

* Access to the Scaleform dev site - latest Scaleform docs, samples, videos
* Direct email and phone support with Scaleform senior engineers
* Private forums managed and responded to by Scaleform senior engineers and other commercial game developers

Exclusive to UE3 Source licensees:

* Access to the Scaleform UE3 Integration Kit which is always compatible with the latest version of Scaleform GFx, as well as different versions of UE3 in case the developer wants to freeze on a specific UE3 build but still take updates from Scaleform.
* Immediate code fixes for critical Scaleform GFx problems and/or feature requests.
* Optional Scaleform Video add-on

Most UDK developers should not need the Premium Support, however, we wanted to make sure you know it's available before you start emailing us for access to the Scaleform dev site and technical support questions.

To inquire about Scaleform Premium Support, please email sales@scaleform.com.

We look forward to seeing what the UDK community creates.

-- Brendan

[Psilocybe]

This means that people unwilling or unable to pay the fee will not be able to register on the dev portion of the Scaleform site? If this is the case, how much is this fee? The reason I ask is that free and open documentation seems a bit lacking right now, and I think most people are going to need some additional tutorials/examples to get started creating HUDs and UIs with Scaleform.

[Brendan Iribe]

The reason I ask is that free and open documentation seems a bit lacking right now, and I think most people are going to need some additional tutorials/examples to get started creating HUDs and UIs with Scaleform.

Quick support update:
Scaleform and Flash support will be provided by the community through the UDK forums and UDN online docs, samples, videos. We're working closely with Epic to ensure the best support possible.

As I mentioned, the UDN Scaleform docs and samples are mostly not online yet, the majority of content in the Scaleform dev site will be available as part of the UDK/UDN over time. We are working with Epic to customize it for the Unreal workflow, so it's clean and straightforward. We're also working with Epic on a complete UDK Game UI sample set that demonstrates all the core game UI parts.

Please be patient as we ramp up the UDN content. Lots more is on the way.

[Psilocybe]

Well, that sounds absolutely smashing, I look forward to more documentation!

[KY2K]

I must say im truely happy with scaleform, i set up CS3 yesterday and have been stuck in it ever since.

Problem is everyone has gotten used to UIscenes which will soon be redundent, im ok because i've worked alot in flash and (luckily) own a copy but what about the peeps who cant get access to flash?

Do you think were going to see any input from Epic on this topic?

[Psilocybe]

Wow, I just put in a custom crosshair, and I gotta say this is so much easier than UIScene. Major improvement EPIC!

[Blade[UG]]

I must say im truely happy with scaleform, i set up CS3 yesterday and have been stuck in it ever since.

Problem is everyone has gotten used to UIscenes which will soon be redundent, im ok because i've worked alot in flash and (luckily) own a copy but what about the peeps who cant get access to flash?

Do you think were going to see any input from Epic on this topic?

use FlashDesign or something like that

[Kaldrick]

FlashDesign is only a script editor. There is no freeware WYSIWYG or graphic editor of Flash at all, atm.

BTW, where can I see that cool, 3d inventory?

[gegebel]

hit F10 to open inventory in a game

[Brexer]

I must say im truely happy with scaleform, i set up CS3 yesterday and have been stuck in it ever since.

Problem is everyone has gotten used to UIscenes which will soon be redundent, im ok because i've worked alot in flash and (luckily) own a copy but what about the peeps who cant get access to flash?

Do you think were going to see any input from Epic on this topic?

You can use flash for free for a 30 days trial..

If you a academic user, flash is fairly cheap ($139.95) http://www.academicsuperstore.com/products/Adobe/Flash or http://www.adobe.com/education/purch...n_pricing.html

Im unsure if programs like this would work.. (49$ each)
http://www.koolmoves.com/index.html or http://www.coffeecup.com/firestarter/

Well, just saying, there usually is options, surf around..

[Shelke]

Quick support update:

Scaleform and Flash support will be provided by the community through the UDK forums and UDN online docs, samples, videos. We're working closely with Epic to ensure the best support possible. Please be patient as we ramp up the UDN content. Lots more is on the way.

Commercial developers may be interested in Scaleform's Premium Support, which is available for an additional fee directly from Scaleform and includes:

* Access to the Scaleform dev site - latest Scaleform docs, samples, videos
* Direct email and phone support with Scaleform senior engineers
* Private forums managed and responded to by Scaleform senior engineers and other commercial game developers

Exclusive to UE3 Source licensees:

* Access to the Scaleform UE3 Integration Kit which is always compatible with the latest version of Scaleform GFx, as well as different versions of UE3 in case the developer wants to freeze on a specific UE3 build but still take updates from Scaleform.
* Immediate code fixes for critical Scaleform GFx problems and/or feature requests.
* Optional Scaleform Video add-on

Most UDK developers should not need the Premium Support, however, we wanted to make sure you know it's available before you start emailing us for access to the Scaleform dev site and technical support questions.

To inquire about Scaleform Premium Support, please email sales@scaleform.com.

We look forward to seeing what the UDK community creates.

-- Brendan

This is absolutly fantastic!

[KY2K]

i dont need the options i have it but surely this would prompt people to take the dark route and *COUGH* torrent *COUGH* Flashdesign is all well and good but it is only a script editor from what i know.

I just find it funny that Epic released the UDK for free after Unity went free with an Indie license, and now your either having to pay out money again or take an not so great route, dont get me wrong i think Epic have every right to do this but surely they should hang onto UIscenes for a little bit longer to see THEIR options for their users?

[eAlex79]

Well you don't have to use CS5 Extended right? As of now CLIK uses Flash 8 format and AS2 so go get some old but cheap release of MM Flash or older Adobe tools.. sometimes I think people aren't really inventive..

[elmuerte]

I just find it funny that Epic released the UDK for free after Unity went free with an Indie license, and now your either having to pay out money again or take an not so great route, dont get me wrong i think Epic have every right to do this but surely they should hang onto UIscenes for a little bit longer to see THEIR options for their users?

Let me burst that bubble and say that Epic was working on the UDK months before Unity even announced they were going to release a gratis version.