Cleaner Porthole Glass - Updated

⭐ ⭐ (357 endorsements) 📥 55,251 downloads 📌 v1.1a 📅 8/13/2024
⚪ Last updated 2024

By novagalacticat · Ships

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 8/17/2024 📅 Created: 8/13/2024
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #61 of 202 Ships mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Please see hurricane Helene update in comments

UPDATE:

So, I uploaded the black frame AIO, which is prompting the Update Available notification on the mod page.  If you want the Black frame AIO please uninstall the previous versions first.  It is important to note that if you are happy with 1. 1a or 1. 1b, ignore the notification as those two files were not touched.  I had to compress the black AIO differently, so if anyone has an issue--please let me know in either a bug report, comment or a nexus-message.  Thanks!

Engine Limitation with 1. 1b

There is an engine limitation with interior cells, thus the prior AIO was moved to optional files.  It is still great for space screenshots if you want to be able to see the interior habs while inside and using freecam mode.  The interiors only file is now considered the new main file.  You may uninstall and reinstall safely.

Full credit to novagalacticat for the original nif files and edits.

The textures for the vanilla frame, glass floor porthole and transparent outside porthole were updated with 1. 11. 36 mesh paths using the nif Migration Tool, which will work with 1. 12. 36.  This should continue to work until another update that changes these particular paths happens again.

These will be packaged all together as the nif files do not conflict and to reduce file amount.  The black frame will be uploaded as an optional file later as it cannot be used with the vanilla frame.  If you don't want a particular file it can always be deleted manually from the meshes file in your game data folder or by uninstalling and removing with your mod manager.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Cleaner Porthole Glass - Updated is a cosmetic mod for Starfield that removes streaks from porthole glass, updated to work with game versions 1.11.36 and 1.12.36. It updates textures for vanilla frames, glass floor portholes, and transparent outside portholes. With 357 endorsements and over 55k downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for ship builders.

✨ Key Features

Removes streaks from porthole glass for a clean look.
Updated to work with Starfield versions 1.11.36 and 1.12.36.
Updates textures for vanilla frame, glass floor porthole, and transparent outside porthole.
Uses updated mesh paths for 1.11.36 compatibility.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 357 endorsements and over 55k downloads.
  • Simple cosmetic fix that improves ship interior visibility.
  • Actively maintained, updated in August 2024 for current game versions.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects porthole glass—no other ship windows or surfaces.
  • Requires manual installation or mod manager setup; no installer provided.
  • May conflict with other mods that alter ship textures or meshes.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Starfield ship builders who want a cleaner view from their portholes without overhauling ship interiors. Perfect for players who value visual polish and don't want gameplay changes. Skip if you're looking for new ship parts or gameplay mechanics—this is purely cosmetic.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Use a mod manager like Vortex to avoid overwriting game files manually.
  • If installing manually, place the textures in the correct Data folder path to ensure they load.
  • Check for conflicts with other ship texture mods and load this one last if needed.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
novagalacticat
Version
1.1a
Downloads
55,251
Endorsements
357
Category
Ships
Created
8/13/2024
Updated
8/17/2024

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