Previously I asked on the forums how to set up Unreal Engine 4 on a machine that is not connected to the world wide web - which is a common case for developers who want additional security for their network. see forum thread
Somebody directed me to Epic’s Github but those files are not complete since they require an active web connection to download all files and set up file associations. These cannot be easily transferred to a different PC!
Therefore I would like to learn where to download the entire installation files for Unreal Engine 4 but could not find technical support since Epic does not want to bothered with help requests (they only list UDK Forums and Unreal Developer Network as resources).
As my team planned to move from a different developing suite to Unreal Engine, it would be a real pity if Epic did not have the seriousness for professional applications.
My last hope is this answerhub and I am really looking forward to your help!
If you clone repository from github scripts should automatically download other stuff, then you can copy it anywhere and build it, after building engine run UnrealVersionSelector in binary directory and it will set up registry and file association. Considering you need to download it one way or another (in “unsafe” computer? :p) you should able to do it with those restrictions.
Also by WWW (which really mean content web of HTTP) you mean, Internet or HTTP traffic?
Hi TRSS,
The only way to download the engine is through the launcher or Github. Attempting to distribute the engine as you described would have complications as you have to accept the EULA and the EULA disallows them from sharing the code with unlicensed people. There is an exception to this if it’s for other people within a company but you would need to be verified by our legal team to do so.
-Max B.
I do not see any interference with the EULA since the machines are my property and are used by me as well. Therefore there would be no occurence of “sharing the code with unlicensed people”. You heavily imply that more machines mean more people using the Unreal Engine 4 for no reason.
But if you say the launcher is the only way (as of now) is there any chance developers may release a complete installation file for UE4?
I mean what it means: WWW being the software layer of the Internet including various protocols like HTTP “:p”
Unfortunately, there are no plans that I’m aware of to provide an install for just UE4. The best bet for the meantime would be the method that described.