I see a lot of questions in tech support asking about how to manage body slots, items disappearing when other items are equipped, etc.  This document assumes a working knowledge of basic Skyrim file manipulation and expects the reader to have either xEdit (TESVEdit, TESSEdit, etc) or the Creation Kit installed and usable.  You will also need to have Nifskope installed.   If you run into a term you don't understand, Google it. 1. General Information A Body Slot Mask is a