hkanno64 Animation Annotation Tools for Skyrim SE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #88 of 119 Animation mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
# hkanno64 Animation Annotation Tools for Skyrim SE
Repair footstep sounds.
## Prerequisites
- HCT: Havok Content Tools
Read INSTALL-HCT.txt
## Usage
hkanno64.exe dump -o anno.txt anim.hkx
: Dump the annotations in anim.hkx
hkanno64.exe update -i anno.txt anim.hkx
: Update the annotations in anim.hkx
### anno.txt
# comment line
## Example
hkanno64.exe dump meshes\actors\character\animations\female\mt_runforward.hkx
# numOriginalFrames: 20
# duration: 0. 633333
# numAnnotationTracks: 99
# numAnnotations: 2
0. 000000 FootLeft
0. 333333 FootRight
## Build
### Prerequisite
- Visual Studio 2008
- hk2010_2_0_r1
## Acknowledgments
hkanno64 uses Havok(R). (C) Copyright 1999-2008 Havok.com Inc. (and its Licensors). All Rights Reserved. See www.havok.com for details.
## License
## Author
hkanno64 Animation Annotation Tools for Skyrim SE is a utility that repairs missing footstep sounds in locomotion animation mods by restoring animation annotations. With 2,496 endorsements and 61,669 downloads, it's a proven fix for a common issue. Last updated in August 2021, it remains relevant for modded Skyrim setups.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved fix with 2,496 endorsements and over 61k downloads
- Solves a specific, annoying problem: silent footsteps after installing animation mods
- Lightweight utility that does one job well
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE updates or newer animation mods
- Requires manual use or understanding of animation annotations, which might be technical for some users
- Potential conflicts with other mods that modify animation annotations
For Skyrim SE players who use locomotion animation mods and notice missing footstep sounds. It's a must-have for modders who want to keep immersion intact. Skip if you don't use animation mods or don't care about footstep audio.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Run the tool after installing any locomotion animation mod to restore footstep annotations.
- Make sure to back up your animation files before running the tool, just in case.
- Check the mod's forum posts for compatibility notes with popular animation mods like FNIS or Nemesis.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- opparco
- Version
- v0.0.1-up1
- Downloads
- 61,669
- Endorsements
- 2,496
- Category
- Animation
- Created
- 8/21/2021
- Updated
- 8/21/2021
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