Delete and Reconnect Nodes Shortcut
Press Shift + Delete to delete Blueprint nodes and wire their execution pins back together.
Use the SHIFT + DELETE shortcut to delete the selected Blueprint nodes and automatically reconnect the execution pins. SHIFT + BACKSPACE does the same thing.
The editor lists this command as Delete and Reconnect Exec Pins. Every wire coming into the deleted node’s exec input gets connected to every node its Then output was wired to, so the rest of your graph keeps flowing.
Which nodes get reconnected?
| Node Type | Result |
|---|---|
| Impure node with one exec input and one Then output | Exec wires are reconnected |
| Reroute node | The wire is reconnected, for exec and data pins |
| Node with multiple exec outputs, such as Branch, Sequence, or For Each Loop | Deleted without reconnecting |
| Pure node | Deleted without reconnecting, since it has no exec pins |
Data pins on regular nodes stay disconnected. Only exec pins and reroute nodes get rewired.
Frequently asked questions
Can I delete a whole chain of nodes at once?
Yes. Select the whole chain and press SHIFT + DELETE. Each node is reconnected as it’s deleted, so the nodes on either side of the chain end up wired together.
Which editors support it?
It works in any Blueprint graph, including Animation and Widget Blueprints. Material, Niagara, and the other graph editors use a regular delete instead.
How do I undo it?
Like any delete, CTRL + Z brings the nodes and their original wires back.
Links
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