Description

Code projects in 4.18 cannot be opened in DebugGame from the commandline.

REGRESSION:
Yes. This worked successfully in 4.17.2.

The attached log is from 4.19. The log for 4.18 was similar.

Steps to Reproduce
  1. Create a new Basic Code project.
  2. Close Visual Studio when it opens.
  3. Open the project's root folder.
  4. Delete everything except for the Config folder, Source folder, and .uproject file.
  5. Open a command prompt.
  6. Run the following command: <Path/To/UE4Editor.exe> <Path/To/Project.uproject> -debug
  7. When prompted, choose to build the project.

RESULT:
The project fails to build successfully. The log file (attached) indicates that a number of module files from various Engine plugins are incompatible or missing.

EXPECTED:
The project builds successfully and opens in DebugGame.

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Fixed
ComponentUE - Foundation - Core
Affects Versions4.184.19
Target Fix4.18
Fix Commit3699724
Release Commit3699724
CreatedOct 16, 2017
ResolvedOct 17, 2017
UpdatedApr 27, 2018
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