metaverseDubai/PROGRESS_REPORTS/archive/next_steps/ACTION_ITEMS.md

Action Items - Immediate Next Steps

Date: 2024-11-21

Critical Path (Must Complete First)

1. Monitor UE5 Build ⏳

./scripts/monitoring/ue5_build_monitor.sh

Status: Build in progress (4-6+ hours) Action: Wait for completion, then proceed to step 2

2. Verify UE5 Installation

./scripts/setup/verify_ue5_installation.sh

When: After build completes Action: Verify UnrealEditor binary exists and is correct version

3. Create UE5 Project

./scripts/setup/create_ue5_project.sh

When: After installation verified Action: Creates DubaiMetaverse.uproject

4. Configure Project Settings

When: After project created Action:

• Enable Nanite
• Enable Lumen
• Enable World Partition
• Install required plugins

Parallel Work (Can Do Now)

Data Acquisition ✅ READY

• Research OSM data sources
• Download OSM building data

  python3 scripts/data/import_osm_data.py \
    --output data/processed/dubai_marina_buildings.geojson \
    --bounds "25.07,55.13,25.09,55.15"
  

• Acquire DEM elevation data
• Process data using available scripts

Documentation Review ✅ READY

• Review workflow documentation
• Review asset specifications
• Review system documentation
• Update any outdated references

Asset Planning ✅ READY

• Review asset lists
• Create detailed Cayan Tower specs
• Collect reference images
• Plan asset production pipeline

Script Improvements ✅ READY

• Create common logging function
• Standardize error handling
• Update outdated references
• Add input validation

After UE5 Project Created

Blockout Creation

• Import OSM data to Unreal
• Generate terrain from elevation
• Create building footprints
• Place buildings in level
• Create road network
• Add navigation paths
• Validate scale (1:1)
• Test navigation

Testing & Validation

• Test Nanite mesh import
• Test Lumen lighting
• Test World Partition
• Verify plugins working
• Validate project structure

Project Management

• Set up communication channels
• Schedule weekly reviews
• Verify Git LFS working
• Set up remote repository (if needed)

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Priority: Complete critical path first, then parallel work Estimated Time: 1-2 weeks to complete Phase 1