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Modding Tools & Resources

xEdit:​

Extremely useful tool for viewing, managing, creating, plugins and conflict resolution.

  1. Download the latest xEdit release from the xEdit Discord server, in the xedit-builds channel.
  2. Extract the archive and place the files inside a folder of your choosing (do not use a UAC protected folder or the game folder).
  3. Add xEdit to MO2's executables list by pressing CTRL + E, press the + next to executables, and then clicking Add from file..., then point it to xEdit.exe.
  4. Add a new executable in MO2, set the Binary path to your xEdit.exe and add the arguments -FNV -IKnowWhatImDoing.

GECK:​

BSArchPro​

NifSkope:​

NifSkope is a tool for opening and editing the NetImmerse file format (NIF) used by FNV and Bethesda's other games. I highly recommend downloading and reading Bits of NifSkopery to understand how the nif structure works.

  1. Manually download on Nexus.
  2. Extract the archive and place the files inside a folder of your choosing (do not use a UAC protected folder or the game folder).
  3. Open NifSkope.exe.
  4. At the top click Options > Settings > Resources > Paths tab > Fallout 3 / New Vegas > press Auto Detect Game Paths.

Blender NifTools Addon​

An addon for blender allowing you to Import, edit, and export NIF and KF files for New Vegas. Partial support for other Bethesda and NetImmerse/Gamebryo games.

  1. Manually download on Nexus.
  2. Open blender and press ctrl + , to bring up the Preferences interface.
  3. Click the Add-ons tab > press the ⌄ [dropdown arrow in the top-right corner] > Install from Disk

NIF Preview Updated for Mod Organizer 2​

Mod Organizer plugin that support previewing NIF files (3D models).

  1. Manually download on Nexus.
  2. Extract the archive and place the files Mod Organizer plugins directory (MO2 DIR\plugins).

Gamesettings profiler:​

In-game realtime gamesetting debug & configuration tool.

  1. Manually download on Nexus.
  2. Install in MO2.