Perforce Setup

This repository contains sample files to help you set up your own P4 server for an Unreal Engine project.

The typemap here will configure the entire server //... for the types indicated. Change that if needed to limit to a specific //Depot/...

The .p4ignore should be the first thing you submit to P4 to ensure that you do not add unwanted files to the stream.

Typemap Server Config

typemap.txt should be used like cat typemap.txt | p4 typemap -i before you try to add any files to P4.

Note this configures the entire server //... which is fine for a new server.

If you are trying to add this to an existing server, you may wish to modify the typemap to limit its effects to a certain //Depot/... before you | p4 typemap -i

C++ Project Source Depot .p4ignore

.p4ignore is for a C++ (source-only) Project Source Depot.

This depot is source-only. Each developer must compile the Project independently for their own platform.

Building the Project in the Debug Editor configuration will generate all relevant C++ debug symbols, which are purely-generated massive files IMO not worth keeping in SCM. These files are vital to aiding in C++ debugging efforts.

For best results, the Engine should also be built in Debug Editor, and/or the debugging symbols must be downloaded via the Epic Games Launcher for a packaged Engine build.

C++ Custom Engine Source Depot engine.p4ignore

engine.p4ignore is for a Custom Engine Source Depot.

This depot is source-only. Each developer must compile the Engine independently for their own platform.

Building the Engine in the Debug Editor configuration will generate all relevant C++ debug symbols, which are purely-generated massive files IMO not worth keeping in SCM. These files are vital to aiding in C++ debugging efforts.

See also

https://x157.github.io/Perforce/

https://x157.github.io/Perforce/p4ignore

https://x157.github.io/Perforce/Typemap