Base Object Swapper xEdit Scripts
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
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📋 About This Mod
Description
po3's mod BOS is a very useful tool, but it is sometimes time-consuming to create large INI files, especially for references. These scripts can do some of the work. For basic usage refer to the page of Base Object Swapper.
BOS - Multiple References - Export.pas
This script filters all REFR by the entered name (NAME - Base in SSEEdit) and writes the INI with the entered replacer BaseID and optionally with overrides and swap chances. Supports compacted FormIDs in esl-tagged files. Automatically sets the x in the FormIDs. The input fields marked as optional don't have to be filled in.
Example input:
BOS - Single References - Export.pas
This script will export all selected references and writes the INI with the entered replacer BaseID and optionally with overrides and swap chances. Supports compacted FormIDs in esl-tagged files. Automatically sets the x in the FormIDs. The input fields marked as optional don't have to be filled in.
Example input:
Same as the previous script, just without the need to enter a name to filter.
BOS - Plugin - Export.pas
This script will export all REFRs or all selected REFRs of a plugin and writes the INI with the given information. This is useful if you already have an esp that replaces specific references but it can be used BOS instead for it. Supports compacted FormIDs in esl-tagged files. Automatically sets the x in the FormIDs. Disabled references will be replaced with AlphaTest (00058E92).
BOS - Form - Export.pas
This script will write the INI with the entered information. The loaded plugins don't matter, only the input counts. Only one input per file, probably not very useful at the current state.
Example input:
Information and Warnings
- Also processes inputs that are not possible in BOS (markers, light,...) -> Select the needed refs
- For the final INI you probably have to copy multiple outputs into one common INI.
- You can change the name of the INI, just the "_SWAP" needs to be added
Future plans
BOS - Form - Export.pas: - Allow multiple inputs
Suggestions are welcome :)
Requirements
Base Object Swapper
Know how and when it makes sense to apply the particular script.
This utility provides four xEdit scripts that automate the creation of Base Object Swapper INI files for Skyrim modding. It targets modders who use BOS to swap references, offering export options for multiple references, single references, entire plugins, and forms. The scripts support compacted FormIDs in ESL-tagged files and automatically set the 'x' in FormIDs.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Saves tons of time if you're hand-writing BOS INI files for dozens of references.
- Handles ESL compacted FormIDs automatically, which is a huge headache otherwise.
- Plugin Export is perfect for converting existing ESP replacers to BOS without manual work.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires xEdit scripting knowledge to run, so it's not for casual mod users.
- The Form Export script is limited to one input per file, making it less useful for bulk work.
- Only works with Base Object Swapper, so it's useless if you don't use that mod.
For Skyrim modders who use Base Object Swapper and want to automate INI generation. If you're a mod author or a power user comfortable with xEdit scripts, this will save you hours. Skip if you're a player just looking to install mods—this is a dev tool.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Run these scripts from xEdit's 'Apply Script' dialog—make sure you have the right plugin loaded.
- For the Multiple References script, you need to enter the exact NAME (Base) as it appears in SSEEdit, not the display name.
- Test the generated INI on a small batch first to verify the swap chances and overrides work as intended.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- SkyHorizon
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 7,756
- Endorsements
- 78
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 7/28/2023
- Updated
- 11/19/2023
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