Start Dialogue
Blueprint display name: Start Dialogue
Declaring type: UAdvancedDialogueComponent
Blueprint category: Dialogue|Lifecycle
Exposure: BlueprintCallable
What it does
Section titled “What it does”Start at START. Stops the current session before validating the new asset. Invalid input logs an error and leaves the component inactive. Use Can Start Dialogue to check first.
C++ declaration
Section titled “C++ declaration”void StartDialogue(UAdvancedDialogueAsset* Dialogue);Inputs, outputs and Blueprint pins
Section titled “Inputs, outputs and Blueprint pins”| Parameter | Declared type | Direction / default | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
Dialogue |
UAdvancedDialogueAsset* |
Input | Dialogue Asset used by this lifecycle, memory or query operation. |
Return: No return value (void). As a callable function it can be invoked from an appropriate Blueprint instance, using standard execution flow.
Usage context
Section titled “Usage context”Start or manage a dialogue session on the owning component. For a larger workflow, see the Quick Start.
Validation, prerequisites and limitations
Section titled “Validation, prerequisites and limitations”The reflected declaration and tooltip are confirmed in the provided source. Exact pin layout, widget visibility, gameplay success and cooked-build behavior were not observed in a live Unreal Editor in this environment. Validate against your engine version and inspect failure outputs when present.
Source references
Section titled “Source references”- Declaration:
Source/AdvancedDialogue/Public/AdvancedDialogueComponent.h - Out-of-line implementation match:
Source/AdvancedDialogue/Private/AdvancedDialogueComponent.cpp