Blender 249b Nif Plugin Tutorial by ACBRadio
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
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📋 About This Mod
Please note that this is only for experienced blender users who are looking to manually upgrade Blender 2. 49b with various plugins... For inexperienced users, please download 'Blender Portable by Room207' and then return to this page for import and export settings :D
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How to Install Blender with the .nif Plugin...
...please remember to change the name's of folder destinations as mentioned in the instructions below...
...follow a few easy simple steps.
Step 1.
Install Python
1. Run Python-2. 6. 5.msi
2. Setup - Select "Install for all use" and click Next
3. Select Destination - Click Next to accept default of C:\Python26\
4. Customize Python - Click Next to accept defaults
5. Setup Complete - Click Finish
Install Blender
1. Run Blender 2. 49b.exe
2. Welcome - Click Next
3. License Agreement - Click I Agree
4. Choose Components - Click Next to accept defaults
5. Choose Location - Change from C:\Program Files\Blender Foundation\Blender to C:\Apps\Blender and click Next
6. Specify User Data - Select "Use Installation Directory" and click Next
7. Required System DLL Check - Click OK
8. Setup Complete - Click Finish
9. Make sure Blender starts up correctly and then close Blender. If Blender fails to start, install MS Visual C++ 2008 runtime (included on this page)
Install PyFFI
1. Run PyFFI-2. 1. 5-windows.exe
2. Select Language - Click OK to accept default of English
3. Welcome - Click Next
4. License Agreement - Click I Agree
5. Choose Components - Click Next to accept defaults of Documentation, Python 2. 6 (32 bit) and Blender 2. 4x (Python 2. 6, 32-bit)
6. Choose Install Location - Change from C:\Program Files\PyFFI to C:\Apps\PyFFI and click Install
7. Setup Complete - Click Finish
8. Delete the "QSkope" shortcut on your desktop.
Install NIF Scripts
1. Run blender_nif_scripts-2. 5. 5-windows.exe
2. Welcome - Click Next
3. License Agreement - Click I Agree
4. Choose Install Location - Click Next to accept default of C:\Apps\Blender\.blender\scripts
5. Choose Documentation Location - Change from C:\Program Files\NifTools\Blender NIF Scri
A tutorial mod for Fallout New Vegas modders, guiding users through Blender 2.49b and the Nif plugin. Includes a motion video with commentary and centralizes essential files. 164 endorsements, last updated May 2021.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid community trust with 164 endorsements
- Video tutorial format makes learning visual and practical
- All essential files in one place saves time hunting
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, may not cover newer game patches or Blender versions
- Tutorial is for Blender 2.49b, an outdated version that may be hard to find
- No written documentation, so you'll rely on the video alone
For modders new to Fallout New Vegas who want a guided intro to Blender and Nif tools. Skip if you're already comfortable with modding or use newer Blender versions.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Watch the video fully before starting to avoid common pitfalls
- Make sure to download Blender 2.49b specifically, as newer versions won't work with the plugin
- Use the provided files to set up your modding environment exactly as shown
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- ACBRadio Microsoft Blender Foundation Blender NIF Scripts NifSkope PyFFI Python
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 6,734
- Endorsements
- 164
- Category
- Modders resources and tutorials
- Created
- 7/27/2020
- Updated
- 5/22/2021
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