JsonDBConfigLoader Unreal Engine Plugin

Overview

JsonDBConfigLoader is a plugin for Unreal Engine that simplifies the management of database connection configurations. It allows developers to load, edit, and save .json files containing database connection details (e.g., username, password, hostname, port, etc.) into an Unreal Engine Data Table for runtime usage. The plugin also includes a user-friendly GUI for managing .json files and database configurations directly within the Unreal Editor.

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Features

1. Load JSON to Data Table

   • Import .json files containing database connection information into an Unreal Engine Data Table.
   • Streamlines runtime usage of database configurations without reading .json files during gameplay.

2. Manage JSON Files via GUI

   • View a list of .json files and their contents within the plugin's GUI.
   • Add, remove, or edit .json files directly from the interface.

3. Edit Database Configurations

   • Modify database connection details in the GUI, including fields like username, password, hostname, etc.
   • Save edited configurations directly into the Data Table or back into a .json file.

4. Save Data to JSON

   • Export database connection configurations from the GUI to .json files for external usage or backup.

5. User-Friendly Interface

   • A straightforward and responsive GUI designed for efficiency, making database configuration management easy.

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Installation

1. Clone or Download the Repository
   Clone the plugin repository into your Unreal Engine project Plugins/ folder:

   git clone https://github.com/Gongpai/UE_JsonDBConfigLoader_Unreal_Plugin.git

2. Enable the Plugin

   • Open your Unreal Engine project.
   • Navigate to Edit > Plugins.
   • Search for "JsonDBConfigLoader" and enable it.
   • Restart the editor if prompted.

3. Dependencies
   Ensure your project has the Json Utilities module enabled for parsing .json files.

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Usage

1. Access the Plugin's Tab

   • Open the JsonDBConfigLoader tab from the Window > JsonDBConfigLoader menu.

2. Load a JSON File

   • Click the Add button in the GUI to browse for a .json file.
   • The file will be added to the list and displayed in the GUI.

3. Edit JSON Data

   • Select a file from the list.
   • Modify the database connection details directly in the editable fields.

4. Save Changes

   • Save changes to a Data Table by clicking the Save to Data Table button.
   • Alternatively, save changes back to the .json file using the Save to File button.

5. Create New JSON

   • Use the Create button to define a new database configuration.
   • Add fields like username, password, etc., and save it to a new .json file.

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Example JSON Format

Below is an example of a .json file that the plugin can handle:

{
   "Hostname": "127.0.0.1",
   "Username": "admin",
   "Password": "password123",
   "Port": 5432,
   "DatabaseName": "GameDB"
}

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Contributions

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome! Feel free to open an issue or submit a pull request on GitHub.

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License

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Support

For questions or support, please contact [[email protected]] or open an issue on the GitHub repository.