Using a class or struct as a blueprint variable

Types that you declare in C++ do not automatically get incorporated into Blueprint for use as variables. This recipe shows you how to make them accessible so that you can use custom native code types as Blueprint function parameters.

How to do it...

1. Create a new class using the editor. Unlike previous chapters, we are going to create an Object-based class. Object isn't visible in the default list of common classes, so we need to tick the Show All Classes button in the editor UI, then select Object. Afterward, click on the Next button:

2. Name your new Object subclass TileType and then click on the Create Class button:

3. Add the following properties to the TileType definition...