praca_magisterska/games/unreal/tutorial/appendix-d-cpp-reference.md

Appendix D: Complete C++ Class Reference

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Overview

This appendix provides complete, copy-paste ready C++ implementations for all game classes. These can be used instead of the Blueprint-heavy tutorial to create the same bullet-hell game with:

• ✅ Faster development - copy entire variable blocks instead of clicking UI
• ✅ Better version control - readable Git diffs instead of binary Blueprint files
• ✅ Easier refactoring - IDE tools for rename, find references, etc.
• ✅ Compile-time safety - catch type errors before runtime

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File Structure

Add these files to your Unreal C++ project:

Source/BulletHellGame/
├── BulletHellGame.Build.cs          # (already exists)
├── BulletHellGame.h                 # (already exists)
├── STGPawn.h                        # Player ship
├── STGPawn.cpp
├── STGProjectile.h                  # Bullets
├── STGProjectile.cpp
├── STGEnemy.h                       # Enemy ships
├── STGEnemy.cpp
├── STGGameMode.h                    # Game rules, spawning
├── STGGameMode.cpp
└── STGHUD.h                         # UI overlay
    └── STGHUD.cpp

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Complete Variable Lists (Copy-Paste Ready!)

BP_Player Variables (Now in STGPawn.h)

Instead of manually creating 12 variables in Blueprint UI, copy this block:

// In STGPawn.h, inside the class definition:

// ===== MOVEMENT & BOUNDARIES =====
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float MoveSpeed = 750.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
FVector2D BoundsMin = FVector2D(-850.0f, -450.0f);

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
FVector2D BoundsMax = FVector2D(850.0f, 450.0f);

// ===== FIRING =====
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float FireInterval = 0.08f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float BulletSpeed = 2200.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
int32 VolleySize = 3;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float VolleySpread = 12.0f;

// ===== LIVES & SCORE =====
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
int32 MaxLives = 3;

UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
int32 CurrentLives = 3;

UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
int32 Score = 0;

// ===== SPECIAL ABILITY =====
UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
bool bSpecialUsed = false;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float FireRate = 0.08f;

Time saved: 15 minutes of clicking vs 30 seconds of copy-paste!

BP_Enemy Variables (Now in STGEnemy.h)

// In STGEnemy.h, inside the class definition:

// ===== HEALTH & SCORE =====
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
int32 MaxHealth = 12;

UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
int32 CurrentHealth = 12;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
int32 ScoreValue = 50;

// ===== MOVEMENT =====
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float VerticalSpeed = 220.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float HorizontalAmplitude = 250.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float HorizontalFrequency = 1.8f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float DespawnY = -750.0f;

// ===== FIRING =====
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float FireInterval = 0.35f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
int32 BulletsPerBurst = 20;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float BurstSpread = 360.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float EnemyBulletSpeed = 1000.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float EnemyBulletLifetime = 6.0f;

Time saved: 20 minutes of clicking vs 30 seconds of copy-paste!

BP_Bullet Variables (Now in STGProjectile.h)

// In STGProjectile.h, inside the class definition:

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
bool bIsPlayerBullet = false;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
float Damage = 1.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
FLinearColor BulletColor = FLinearColor::Green;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
float Lifetime = 4.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
float Speed = 1200.0f;

BP_GameMode Variables (Now in STGGameMode.h)

// In STGGameMode.h, inside the class definition:

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Game Rules")
float GameDuration = 300.0f; // 5 minutes (300 seconds)

UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
float TimeRemaining = 300.0f;

UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
bool bIsGameOver = false;

UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
bool bIsVictory = false;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Spawning")
float BaseSpawnRate = 2.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Spawning")
float SpawnAreaHalfWidth = 900.0f;

UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Spawning")
int32 MaxSimultaneousEnemies = 120;

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STGPawn.h (Complete File)

#pragma once

#include "CoreMinimal.h"
#include "GameFramework/Pawn.h"
#include "STGPawn.generated.h"

class UCameraComponent;
class USpringArmComponent;
class UStaticMeshComponent;
class UBoxComponent;

UCLASS()
class BULLETHELLGAME_API ASTGPawn : public APawn
{
    GENERATED_BODY()

public:
    ASTGPawn();

protected:
    virtual void BeginPlay() override;

public:    
    virtual void Tick(float DeltaTime) override;
    virtual void SetupPlayerInputComponent(class UInputComponent* PlayerInputComponent) override;

    // ===== COMPONENTS =====
    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    UStaticMeshComponent* ShipMesh;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    USpringArmComponent* SpringArm;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    UCameraComponent* Camera;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    UBoxComponent* Hitbox;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    UStaticMeshComponent* HitboxIndicator;

    // ===== MOVEMENT & BOUNDARIES =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float MoveSpeed = 750.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    FVector2D BoundsMin = FVector2D(-850.0f, -450.0f);

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    FVector2D BoundsMax = FVector2D(850.0f, 450.0f);

    // ===== FIRING =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float FireInterval = 0.08f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float BulletSpeed = 2200.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    int32 VolleySize = 3;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float VolleySpread = 12.0f;

    // ===== LIVES & SCORE =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    int32 MaxLives = 3;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
    int32 CurrentLives = 3;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
    int32 Score = 0;

    // ===== SPECIAL ABILITY =====
    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
    bool bSpecialUsed = false;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float FireRate = 0.08f;

    // ===== INPUT FUNCTIONS =====
    void MoveForward(float Value);
    void MoveRight(float Value);
    void StartFire();
    void StopFire();
    void UseSpecial();

    // ===== GAME LOGIC =====
    void FireShot();
    void TakeHit(int32 Damage);
    void HandleDeath();
    void AddScore(int32 Points);

private:
    FTimerHandle TimerHandle_Fire;
    bool bIsFiring = false;
    FVector MovementInput;
    float FireTimer = 0.0f;
};

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STGProjectile.h (Complete File)

#pragma once

#include "CoreMinimal.h"
#include "GameFramework/Actor.h"
#include "STGProjectile.generated.h"

class USphereComponent;
class UProjectileMovementComponent;
class UStaticMeshComponent;

UCLASS()
class BULLETHELLGAME_API ASTGProjectile : public AActor
{
    GENERATED_BODY()
    
public:    
    ASTGProjectile();

protected:
    virtual void BeginPlay() override;

public:    
    virtual void Tick(float DeltaTime) override;

    // Components
    UPROPERTY(VisibleDefaultsOnly, Category=Projectile)
    USphereComponent* CollisionComp;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleDefaultsOnly, Category=Projectile)
    UStaticMeshComponent* MeshComp;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = Movement)
    UProjectileMovementComponent* ProjectileMovement;

    // Variables
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
    bool bIsPlayerBullet = false;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
    float Damage = 1.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
    FLinearColor BulletColor = FLinearColor::Green;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Gameplay")
    float Lifetime = 4.0f;

    // Functions
    UFUNCTION()
    void OnOverlapBegin(UPrimitiveComponent* OverlappedComp, AActor* OtherActor, UPrimitiveComponent* OtherComp, int32 OtherBodyIndex, bool bFromSweep, const FHitResult& SweepResult);

    void SetBulletColor(FLinearColor InColor);
    void SetSpeed(float InSpeed);

private:
    UMaterialInstanceDynamic* DynamicMaterial;
};

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STGEnemy.h (Complete File)

#pragma once

#include "CoreMinimal.h"
#include "GameFramework/Actor.h"
#include "STGEnemy.generated.h"

UCLASS()
class BULLETHELLGAME_API ASTGEnemy : public AActor
{
    GENERATED_BODY()
    
public:    
    ASTGEnemy();

protected:
    virtual void BeginPlay() override;

public:    
    virtual void Tick(float DeltaTime) override;

    // Components
    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    class UStaticMeshComponent* MeshComp;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Components")
    class UBoxComponent* CollisionComp;

    // ===== HEALTH & SCORE =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    int32 MaxHealth = 12;

    UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
    int32 CurrentHealth = 12;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    int32 ScoreValue = 50;

    // ===== MOVEMENT =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float VerticalSpeed = 220.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float HorizontalAmplitude = 250.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float HorizontalFrequency = 1.8f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float DespawnY = -750.0f;

    // ===== FIRING =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float FireInterval = 0.35f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    int32 BulletsPerBurst = 20;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float BurstSpread = 360.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float EnemyBulletSpeed = 1000.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
    float EnemyBulletLifetime = 6.0f;

    // Functions
    void Fire();
    void HandleDamage(float DamageAmount);

    UFUNCTION()
    void OnOverlapBegin(UPrimitiveComponent* OverlappedComp, AActor* OtherActor, UPrimitiveComponent* OtherComp, int32 OtherBodyIndex, bool bFromSweep, const FHitResult& SweepResult);

private:
    FTimerHandle TimerHandle_Fire;
    float BaseX = 0.0f;
    float WaveSeed = 0.0f;
    UMaterialInstanceDynamic* DynamicMaterial;
};

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STGGameMode.h (Complete File)

#pragma once

#include "CoreMinimal.h"
#include "GameFramework/GameModeBase.h"
#include "STGGameMode.generated.h"

UCLASS()
class BULLETHELLGAME_API ASTGGameMode : public AGameModeBase
{
    GENERATED_BODY()
    
public:
    ASTGGameMode();

protected:
    virtual void BeginPlay() override;

public:
    virtual void Tick(float DeltaTime) override;

    // ===== GAME RULES =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Game Rules")
    float GameDuration = 300.0f; // 5 minutes

    UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
    float TimeRemaining = 300.0f;

    UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
    bool bIsGameOver = false;

    UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
    bool bIsVictory = false;

    UPROPERTY(BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Game Rules")
    bool bTimerEnded = false;

    // ===== SPAWNING =====
    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Spawning")
    float BaseSpawnRate = 2.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Spawning")
    float SpawnAreaHalfWidth = 900.0f;

    UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Spawning")
    int32 MaxSimultaneousEnemies = 120;

    // Functions
    void SpawnEnemy();
    void GameOver();
    void Victory();
    void OnEnemyKilled();
    void OnPlayerDied();
    FVector GetSpawnLocation();

private:
    FTimerHandle TimerHandle_Spawn;
    float SpawnRate = 2.0f;
    int32 TotalEnemiesSpawned = 0;
    int32 TotalEnemiesKilled = 0;
    void UpdateDifficulty();
    float DifficultyMultiplier = 1.0f;
};

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UPROPERTY Macros Explained

Common Patterns

// Editable in editor, visible in Blueprints, with default value
UPROPERTY(EditAnywhere, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Stats")
float MoveSpeed = 750.0f;

// Read-only in editor and Blueprints
UPROPERTY(VisibleAnywhere, BlueprintReadOnly, Category = "Stats")
int32 CurrentLives = 3;

// Only visible in editor Details panel, not exposed to Blueprints
UPROPERTY(VisibleDefaultsOnly, Category = "Components")
UStaticMeshComponent* MeshComp;

// Editable only on archetype (Blueprint class defaults), not instances
UPROPERTY(EditDefaultsOnly, BlueprintReadWrite, Category = "Config")
float FireRate = 0.08f;

Specifier Reference

Specifier	Meaning
EditAnywhere	Can edit value in Details panel (both class defaults and instances)
EditDefaultsOnly	Can edit only in class defaults (Blueprint), not placed instances
VisibleAnywhere	Shows value in Details panel but cannot edit
BlueprintReadWrite	Can Get/Set in Blueprints
BlueprintReadOnly	Can Get (but not Set) in Blueprints
Category = "Name"	Groups properties in Details panel

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Benefits Summary

Code-First C++ Approach

Advantages:

• ✅ 90% faster variable setup - copy-paste blocks vs clicking UI
• ✅ Version control friendly - readable Git diffs
• ✅ Refactoring tools - IDE rename, find references, code navigation
• ✅ Type safety - compiler catches errors before runtime
• ✅ Documentation - code comments in same file as logic
• ✅ Batch operations - change multiple values with find/replace
• ✅ Code reuse - inherit classes, template patterns

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Longer initial compile time (~30-60 seconds vs instant Blueprint)
• ❌ Requires C++ knowledge
• ❌ Need to recompile after changes (though hot reload helps)

When to Use Each

Task	Use C++	Use Blueprint
Define game variables	✅ Yes	❌ No (too slow)
Implement game logic	✅ Yes	❌ No (hard to maintain)
Assign visual assets	❌ No	✅ Yes (easier in UI)
Create materials	❌ No	✅ Yes (visual editor)
Animation state machines	❌ No	✅ Yes (timeline editor)
Level design	❌ No	✅ Yes (visual placement)

Recommended Hybrid:

1. Create C++ base classes with all logic and variables
2. Create Blueprint child classes that inherit from C++
3. Use Blueprints only to set visual assets (meshes, materials, sounds)

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Migration Guide

If You Started with Blueprint Tutorial

To migrate existing Blueprint variables to C++:

1. Open your Blueprint (e.g., BP_Player)
2. Copy all variable names and values to a text file
3. Create C++ header file (e.g., STGPawn.h)
4. Add UPROPERTY declarations with copied names and default values
5. Compile C++
6. Reparent Blueprint:
   • Open BP_Player
   • File → Reparent Blueprint
   • Select STGPawn (your C++ class)
7. Variables now come from C++!
8. Delete old Blueprint variables (they're redundant)

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Next Steps

• Complete Code-First Tutorial - Full implementation guide
• Blueprint Tutorial - Original Blueprint-heavy version
• Troubleshooting - Common issues

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