Extractingusmap.md

Extracting usmap using Unreal Engine 4/5 Scripting System

This guide provides detailed instructions to install and configure the Unreal Engine Scripting System (UE4SS/RE-UE4SS) for extracting usmap files from a game.

Step 1: Install the Unreal Engine 4/5 Scripting System

1. Download UE4SS:

   • Visit the official repository: UE4SS-RE and download the latest version.

2. Install UE4SS:

   • Extract the downloaded files into the bin directory, (Binaries\Win64) next to the game executable.

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Step 2: Modify the Configuration File

Once UE4SS is installed, adjust its configuration file to enable features required for extracting the usmap and setting UE version.

1. Locate the Configuration File:

   • Look for the configuration file, typically named UE4SS-settings.ini.

2. Edit the Configuration File:

   • Open the UE4SS-settings.ini file in a text editor (e.g., Notepad++ or VSCode) and apply the Engine Version in the EngineVersionOverride section:

     

   • In the Debug section make sure you enable ConsoleEnabled, GuiConsoleEnabled, and GuiConsoleVisible:

     

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Step 3: Extract usmap file

1. Launch the game:

   • Verify that the GUI console appears (it should be visible if configured in UE4SS-settings.ini).

     

2. Output Mapping File:

   • Use the Dumper tab of the UE4SS Debugging Tool to output the .usmap file.

   • The file will be output to: Binaries\Win64\Mappings.usmap