Import DDS into UE4

[Passero]

I've been trying to import a DDS exported background into UE4 to use as the cubemap however UE4 doesn't like the format.

Any idea on how to make it work? Is it a bug or something?
Anybody successfully imported it into UE4?

[ignishot]

DDS import is not supported by UE4, whatever the source is, you have to use png or tga.
The background is not in cubemap format but in LL format (Longitude-Latitude) that you can simply map on a sphere as skydome.
You can have a look at the UE4 sample provided (Help->Open samples) where you will find a planet and a background integrated in UE4 with their materials.
For the planet part ini UE, you can also check this video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhc1WN3H5xc&index=7&list=PL7vPs4VGxxSibf4eU02bsXELI_jYqBV7C

[Passero]

It is supported as far as I know: https://docs.unrealengine.com/latest/INT/Engine/Content/Types/Textures/Cubemaps/ImportingCubemaps/index.html

But thanks for the example, I'll have a look.

[Passero]

Just looked at the video and UE4 sample. It's actually very usefull, thanks!

As for the DDS. Reason why I wanted to use it, is to apply it to a skylight as it requires a cubemap.
Meanwhile I found another solution and the sample from you provide sufficient information for me, thanks for that!

[ignishot]

Great to know, thanks for the feedback!