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Getting Started

Installation​

Azimuth Orion is distributed through the Fab Marketplace. Use whichever method matches how you normally obtain marketplace content after purchase.

Method A: Fab Plugin (In-Editor)​

Use this method if you install marketplace content from within Unreal Editor.

  1. Open Unreal Editor 5.7
  2. Go to Window > Fab (or open the Fab panel if you have it visible)
  3. Search for Azimuth Orion
  4. Click Add to Project and select your project
  5. Fab downloads and installs the plugin into your project
  6. Go to Edit > Plugins
  7. Search for Azimuth Orion
  8. Enable the plugin and click Restart Now

Screenshot Placeholder: [Fab window in Editor with Azimuth Orion search result, Add to Project highlighted]

Method B: Epic Games Launcher​

Use this method if you obtain marketplace content via the Epic Games Launcher.

  1. Open the Epic Games Launcher
  2. Go to the Unreal Engine tab
  3. Open Library
  4. Navigate to Fab Library at the bottom, and search for Azimuth Orion
  5. Click the plugin and select Install Plugin
  6. Once installation completes, open your Unreal 5.7 project
  7. Go to Edit > Plugins
  8. Search for Azimuth Orion
  9. Enable the plugin and click Restart Now

Screenshot Placeholder: [Epic Games Launcher Marketplace/Fab view with Azimuth Orion and Add to Project highlighted]

Screenshot Placeholder: [Plugins window with Azimuth Orion visible, Enabled checkbox checked, Restart Now highlighted]

After restart, Orion is ready to use!

First Launch​

Opening Orion:

  1. In the Unreal Editor, go to Window menu in the top menu bar
  2. Scroll down to Azimuth Orion
  3. Click to open the Orion chat window
  4. The window will dock in your editor layout (you can drag it to any position)

Screenshot Placeholder: [Window menu dropdown showing "Azimuth Orion" option highlighted]

First-time experience:

When you first open Orion, you'll see an empty chat window. Before you can use it, you need to set up an API key for at least one AI provider.

Screenshot Placeholder: [Orion chat window on first open, showing empty message list and input box]

Setting Up Your API Key​

Orion supports the four leading AI providers, and you'll need an API key from at least one to get the most use out of Orion. You can use one, you can use all. That'll be up to you and your preferred workflow.

xAI (Grok) Setup (Optional)​

Step 1: Get your xAI API key

  1. Visit https://console.x.ai
  2. Sign up or log in to your xAI account
  3. Navigate to API Keys section
  4. Click "Create API Key"
  5. Copy the key (you won't be able to see it again after leaving the page)

Screenshot Placeholder: [xAI console showing API Keys page with "Create API Key" button and example key displayed]

Step 2: Enter your key in Orion

  1. In Unreal Editor, go to Edit > Project Settings
  2. Scroll to Plugins > Azimuth section (left sidebar)
  3. Click Azimuth Orion
  4. Expand the AI Providers category
  5. Expand the xAI subcategory
  6. Look for the API key input field (or "Set xAI API Key" button if using custom detail UI)
  7. Paste your API key
  8. Set xAI Key Expiry (Days) (recommended: 30, or -1 for unlimited)

Screenshot Placeholder: [Project Settings window showing Plugins > Azimuth > Azimuth Orion, with AI Providers > xAI section expanded, API key field visible]

Step 3: Validate your key

  1. Click the Validate button next to the API key field
  2. Wait a moment (Orion sends a test query to xAI)
  3. Look for the result:
    • Green checkmark = Success! Your key is valid and ready to use
    • Red X = Failed (check that you copied the key correctly, verify it's active on console.x.ai)

Screenshot Placeholder: [API key field with green checkmark icon next to Validate button, indicating successful validation]

Your xAI key is now set up! Orion will use Grok models by default.

OpenAI Setup (Optional)​

If you want to use GPT models:

  1. Visit https://platform.openai.com/api-keys
  2. Create an API key
  3. In Orion settings: AI Providers > OpenAI
  4. Check Enable OpenAI checkbox
  5. Paste your API key
  6. Set OpenAI Key Expiry (Days) (recommended: 30)
  7. Click Validate

Screenshot Placeholder: [AI Providers section showing OpenAI subsection with Enable OpenAI checkbox checked and API key field]

Anthropic (Claude) Setup (Optional)​

If you want to use Claude models:

  1. Visit https://console.anthropic.com/settings/keys
  2. Create an API key
  3. In Orion settings: AI Providers > Anthropic
  4. Check Enable Anthropic (Claude) checkbox
  5. Paste your API key
  6. Set Anthropic Key Expiry (Days) (recommended: 30)
  7. Click Validate

Google (Gemini) Setup (Optional)​

If you want to use Gemini models:

  1. Visit https://aistudio.google.com/app/apikey
  2. Create an API key
  3. In Orion settings: AI Providers > Google
  4. Check Enable Google (Gemini) checkbox
  5. Paste your API key
  6. Set Google Key Expiry (Days) (recommended: 30)
  7. Click Validate

Choosing Your Model​

After setting up at least one provider, choose which AI model to use:

  1. In Project Settings > Azimuth Orion
  2. Go to AI Configuration category
  3. Find the Model ID dropdown
  4. Click to see all available models (only models from enabled providers appear)
  5. Select a model

Recommendations for beginners:

  • grok-code-fast-1 — Fast, cost-effective, great for general UE5 questions
  • GPT-4o — Best vision support, high quality, moderate cost
  • Claude 3.5 Sonnet — Good balance of speed and quality, vision support

Screenshot Placeholder: [Model ID dropdown showing list of available models: grok-code-fast-1, grok-3, grok-4, GPT-4o, Claude Sonnet 4.5, etc. with tooltip showing model details like context window and vision support]

You're all set! Open the Orion chat window (Window > Azimuth Orion) and start asking questions.