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I've never used the UDK before and I am wondering: is it possible to use the UDK through C++ instead of UnrealScript?

I saw it's possible to bind external C++ DLL's to UnrealScript, but I don't know if it's possible to call engine functions from inside C++ code.

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Maybe it's not possible, because of .dll's raison d'etre. – EmAdpres Nov 12 '12 at 7:20
Also in case you didn't know, you can use C++ with Unreal but not UDK easily – CobaltHex Nov 13 '12 at 1:07
@CobaltHex: from epic site it seems only to allow me to download UDK. Where can I find UnrealEngine3? What's the license cost? – Heisenbug Nov 13 '12 at 9:36
unreal engine 3 is only (afaik) licensed to AAA companies. It probably costs at least $10k – CobaltHex Nov 14 '12 at 2:47

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As you've spotted yourself, it's possible to use C++ within the UDK thanks to DLLBind. But there's no way you will be able to call engine functions from C++, you'll have to glue everything together using UnrealScript.

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thanks for clarify. Is there any good reason in order not allow C++ bindings to engine function in UDK? – Heisenbug Nov 12 '12 at 13:14
I suppose that would render licensing UE3 less interesting for developers, and Epic doesn't want to cut that revenue stream. So not a technical reason, bur rather a business decision. – Laurent Couvidou Nov 12 '12 at 13:34
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With UDK 4.0 and higher, definitely, since UnrealScript is being replaced with direct C++ APIs. UDK 3.0 and lower, unlikely.

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Woah, really? Would you be kind enough to provide any other information you have regarding this, links even? I've searched around but can't find much. Would appreciate it. EDIT: I've found mention of this with regards to UE 4. Do you mean this would be the case with the hypothetical UDK based on UE 4? – Jorge Israel Peña Nov 12 '12 at 6:22
thank your for the answer. Could you provide some reference on direct C++ for UDK 4.0? – Heisenbug Nov 12 '12 at 10:38
@JorgeIsraelPeña: Yes, this is the case with the hypothetical UDK shipped with UE 4. – Casey Nov 12 '12 at 12:18

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