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Installation

System Requirements​

Minimum Requirements​

  • Available for Windows
  • Unreal Engine: 5.6 or later
  • Dependencies: Niagara Plugin (enabled by default in UE5)

Supported Unreal Engine Versions​

  • ✅ Unreal Engine 5.6 (Fully Tested)
  • ⚠️ Unreal Engine 5.5 (Partially Tested)
  • ❌ Unreal Engine 5.4 (Not Tested)

Prerequisites​

Before installation, ensure you have:

  • Unreal Engine 5.6+ installed
  • Epic Games Launcher with Fab marketplace access
  • Valid Fab marketplace account
  • Project with Niagara plugin enabled

Installing from Fab Marketplace​

Step 1: Purchase and Download​

  1. Open Epic Games Launcher

    • Launch the Epic Games Launcher
    • Navigate to the Fab tab

  2. Find the Plugin

    • Search for "Dynamic Niagara for Animation"
    • Or browse: Animation → Tools → VFX

  3. Purchase and Add to Library

    • Click "Add to Cart" or "Buy Now"
    • Complete the purchase process
    • The plugin will be added to your Fab library

Step 2: Install to Engine​

  1. Access Your Library

    • In Epic Games Launcher, go to Fab → Library
    • Find "Dynamic Niagara for Animation" in your purchased items

  2. Install Plugin

    • Click the "Install to Engine" button
    • Select your Unreal Engine version(s)
    • Choose installation location (default recommended)
    • Click "Install"

  3. Verify Installation

    • Wait for installation to complete
    • You should see ✅ "Installed" status

!DNA Plugin enabled

Enabling the Plugin​

Step 3: Enable in Your Project​

  1. Open Your Project

    • Launch Unreal Engine
    • Open your target project

  2. Access Plugin Settings

    • Go to Edit → Plugins (or Ctrl+Alt+P)
    • The Plugin Browser window will open

  3. Find and Enable the Plugin

    • In the search box, type: "Dynamic Niagara for Animation"
    • Or navigate: Animation → Dynamic Niagara for Animation
    • Check the "Enabled" checkbox ☑️

  4. Restart the Editor

    • Click "Restart Now" when prompted
    • Or manually close and reopen Unreal Engine
    • Wait for the project to fully load

Verification Steps​

Step 4: Verify Installation Success​

Test 1: Check Plugin is Loaded​

  1. Open Plugin Browser (Edit → Plugins)
  2. Search for "Dynamic Niagara for Animation"
  3. Verify it shows:
    • ✅ Enabled checkbox is checked
    • 🟢 Status: "Loaded"
    • Version: Current version number

Test 2: Verify Animation Notify is Available​

  1. Open any Animation Montage (or create a test one)
  2. Right-click on the timeline
  3. Select "Add Notify"
  4. Look for "DNA - Niagara Dynamic Parameters" in the list

!Add DNA Notify

✅ Installation Complete​

If all verification tests pass, Dynamic Niagara for Animation is successfully installed and ready to use.

Troubleshooting Installation Issues​

Plugin Not Appearing in Browser​

Problem: Can't find the plugin in the Plugin Browser

Solutions:

  1. Check Installation Location

    • Verify plugin was installed to correct UE version
    • Check: [UE Install Path]/Engine/Plugins/Marketplace/

  2. Refresh Plugin List

    • Close Plugin Browser
    • Restart Unreal Engine
    • Reopen Plugin Browser

  3. Check Engine Version

    • Ensure you're using UE 5.5 or later
    • Plugin won't appear in unsupported versions

Plugin Won't Enable​

Problem: Checkbox won't stay checked or shows error

Solutions:

  1. Check Dependencies

    • Ensure Niagara plugin is enabled
    • Go to Plugins → search "Niagara" → enable if needed

  2. Check Project Permissions

    • Run Unreal Engine as Administrator (Windows)
    • Ensure project folder isn't read-only

  3. Clear Plugin Cache

    • Close Unreal Engine
    • Delete: [Project]/Binaries/ folder
    • Delete: [Project]/Intermediate/ folder
    • Reopen project (will rebuild)

Animation Notify Not Available​

Problem: "DNA - Niagara Dynamic Parameters" doesn't appear in notify list

Solutions:

  1. Verify Plugin is Loaded

    • Check Plugin Browser shows "Loaded" status
    • Restart editor if needed

  2. Refresh Editor

    • Save project
    • Close and reopen Unreal Engine
    • Try adding notify again