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# Initialization

AC\_FDM\_Component expects a valid Data Asset derived from PDA\_FDM\_ConfigBase from the user.

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and you need to call the initialization function **On Begin Play** or when your character/controller is ready.

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This function stores the preferences from the Config asset and, after creating the layout based on the layout data, it initializes the widget.