Question regarding the location of ignore.conf and the example sample for UE5

[danielsmak]

Hello!

I have two questions: 

1. I created hidden_changes.conf and ignore.conf files directly in the UE5 Project Root Folder, is it a correct location for them?
2. Does anyone have a basic example sample of ignore.conf / hidden_changes.conf for UE5 as a starter configuration file? 

Thank you so much! 

Best regards
Daniels 

[SRombauts]

On 2/12/2023 at 3:57 PM, danielsmak said:

I have two questions: 

1. I created hidden_changes.conf and ignore.conf files directly in the UE5 Project Root Folder, is it a correct location for them?
2. Does anyone have a basic example sample of ignore.conf / hidden_changes.conf for UE5 as a starter configuration file? 

1. hidden_changes.conf and ignore.conf need to be at the root of the Plastic SCM workspace; if it's also the root of the project it's perfect (and easier) but if the project is in a subfolder they won't be used by Plastic SCM
2. The best way to start a new ignore.conf file is to create it with the plugin directly (some documentation here https://github.com/PlasticSCM/UEPlasticPlugin#create-a-new-workspace--repository-directly-from-unreal) : delete the empty one you created, and got to the Source Control "Change Source Control Settings..." login window and use the "Add a ignore.conf file" button:
   

I also attached below the default "ignore.conf" that is created by the plugin. It's only a starter template, will vary depending on your needs, but it starts with

Binaries
Build
DerivedDataCache
Intermediate
Saved

Don't hesitate to ask support for faster answers.

Cheers!
Sébastien

ignore.conf