How to make an Elevator in UE4

Elevator in UE4
UE4 Elevator


In this tutorial, we will be showing how to make a working elevator in Unreal Engine 4.

Getting Started

First we will add a block and then scale it for the elevator to travel its way up the side.

Tower
Tower
Then we make a platform for the actual elevator. Note: when making an elevator, make sure that you change it form a BSP to a Static Mesh. Also, you change the mobility for Static to Moveable as shown in the images below.

Platform
Elevator Platform

Mobility
Moveable


Static Mesh
Static Mesh

Triggering

As we showed in a previous tutorial about triggering an open door, now were going to trigger a lifting elevator. First we drag a box trigger, onto the platform. You also need to change the mobility to Moveable.

Box Trigger
Trigger
You then add a Matinee to your elevator.

Matinee
Matinee

Moving

You select all actors and select a movement. Add a key frame of 5 seconds. Now your elevator can move.


Movement
Movement


Movable Elevator
Movable Elevator

Add your blueprints for triggering the elevator to lift.

Blueprints
Blueprints
Make sure that your platform is a collision, so your player is able to stand on it. That's it, your done!




How to make an Elevator in UE4 How to make an Elevator in UE4 Reviewed by Opus Web Design on March 06, 2015 Rating: 5

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