LOL - Papyrus Compiling with Notepad++

✍️ Idea:

• Compile scripts with Notepad++ instead with Creation Kit (CK)
  • Only source files are needed (and the compiler of course)
  • Locations for input/output are variable.

Links to additional information:

• http://www.cipscis.com/skyrim/tutorials/beginners.aspx
• https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Papyrus_Compiler_Reference
• https://www.creationkit.com/index.php?title=Notepad%2B%2B_Setup#Papyrus_plugin_for_Notepad.2B.2B
• https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/87715?tab=description
• Alternative route to prepare Notepad++ for papyrus compiling: NotepadPlusPlus Papyrus Script Highlighting - Compiling - and Function Lists
• A bolt claim and probably an alternative way to do it with MO2: Papyrus Compiler App (Mod Organizer 2 Integration) LE

⚙️ For comparison and as reference to change paths according to your own system:

• Those locations are variable:
  • My Skyrim installation folder: "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\"
    • "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Papyrus Compiler\"
  • My PapyrusScripting folder for input and output: "D:\PapyrusScripting"
    • "D:\PapyrusScripting\scripts\source"
    • "D:\PapyrusScripting\CompiledScripts"

Files needed:

• Notepad++ -> don't forget to check if you need the x64 (64bit) or x86 (32bit) version (important later for Notepad++ plugins too)
• Creation Kit -> located on Steam under Library > Tools > Skyrim Creation Kit
• SKSE -> download the 7z archive

• Bethesda Archive Extractor (BSA and BA2) -> needed for extracting BSA files if no loose files are available

Preparation:

• Create the folders "D:\PapyrusScripting\scripts\source"
  • Input folder: All source scripts (psc) that are needed to compile go into this folder
• Create the folder "D:\PapyrusScripting\CompiledScripts"
  • Output folder: all successfully compiled scripts will end here
    • Drink a beer for any script that makes it that far ?? (or magically enchanted tea ?‍♂️?)

• For compiling we need source scripts from SKSE, CK and any source scripts (*.psc) related to the script to compile:
  • CK's Scripts.rar -> can be found in "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Data\Scripts.rar" -> extract script folder to "D:\PapyrusScripting\scripts"
  • SKSE's scripts -> can be found in skse_1_07_03.7z -> extract "SKSE\Scripts\Source" to "D:\PapyrusScripting\Scripts\Source"
  • psc scripts from source mods -> if you don't know which are needed check the errors during compiling to get a clue. Often those scripts are the same as the requirements for the mod you want to manipulate the script from.

• Modifying ScriptCompile.bat for use with our own PapyrusScripting folder (basically redirecting the input/output directories):
  • Go To "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Papyrus Compiler\" -> open ScriptCompile.bat with an editor -> Replace the content with this:

"D:\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim\Papyrus Compiler\PapyrusCompiler.exe" %1 -f="TESV_Papyrus_Flags.flg" -i="D:\PapyrusScripting\Scripts\Source" -o="D:\PapyrusScripting\CompiledScripts"
cd %2
"%~dp0PapyrusCompiler" %1 -f="TESV_Papyrus_Flags.flg" -i="D:\PapyrusScripting\Scripts\Source" -o="D:\PapyrusScripting\CompiledScripts"
pause

Notepad++ Configuration:

• Open Notepad++ and hit F5 [Run]
• Paste the following line into the input in the "Run..." dialogue window and select "Save..."
  • "D:\Steam\steamapps\common\skyrim\Papyrus Compiler\ScriptCompile.bat" "$(FILE_NAME)" "$(CURRENT_DIRECTORY)"
• Name the new "Run.." routine "Compile Papyrus"
  • Set up a keyboard shortcut, for example CTRL+F5.
  • The new shortcut "Compile Papyrus" can be found in the [Run] menu option if you want to change the shortcut or shortcut name later.
    • If you attempt to use the shortcut and nothing happens, double check that you have linked the shortcut to the ScriptCompile.bat file, and not the PapyrusCompiler.exe
• Executing the "Compile Papyrus" routine will compile the script in the active Notepad++ tab.

Editing and compiling scripts in Notepad++:

• To Edit and Compile an existing script:
  • Go To "D:\PapyrusScripting\Scripts\Source" -> Back Up the script -> Edit the Script using Notepad++ -> Compile The Script -> Get the compiled script from "D:\PapyrusScripting\CompiledScripts"
• To Compile a new script:
  • Go To "D:\PapyrusScripting\Scripts\Source" -> Create or paste the script -> Edit the Script using Notepad++ -> Compile The Script -> Get the compiled script from "D:\PapyrusScripting\CompiledScripts"

Troubleshooting:

• There is a good chance you get this error message a lot:
  • "cannot name a variable or property the same as a known type or script"
    • This is a missing source script message, check the name of the source script to find out from what mod they are from.
      • Or post the error message in tech support in the hopes to find someone that knows he/she is doing. ?

Source script lists for compiling scripts of various Mods:

• Devious Devices v5.1 LE
  • Spoiler

    DD 5.1

    • CK Scripts.rar
    • SKSE
    • SkyUI, SKI source files on github (to download press the green Code button and choose download)
    • ConsoleUtil
    • SLAR v28b, loose files
    • Sexlab
    • PapyrusUtil v33
    • RaceMenu, extract BSA for psc, nioverride psc included
    • DD 5.1
    • FNIS
      • behavior
      • creature
      • spells
      • sexy move
    • XPMSE

     

• Deviously Enslaved Continued v13.25.0 LE
  • Spoiler

    DEC 13.25.0

    • CK scripts.rar
    • SKSE
    • SkyUI
    • UIextension
    • JContainers
    • ConsoleUtil
    • RaceMenu
    • DEC
    • ZAP  < or = v8+
    • DCL  < or = v8
    • Devious Devices v4.3a
      • DDa v3.0e
      • DDi v4.3a
      • DDx v4.3a
    • FNIS
      • behavior
      • creature
      • spells
      • sexy move
    • SLAL
    • Bathing in Skyrim
    • sLola = v1.5
    • Sexlab
    • SLAR
    • SD+ < or = v20210131
    • Wolfclub
    • POP
    • XPMSE
    • Deviously Helpless
    • Trapped in Rubber
    • Captured Dreams
    • SlaveRun Reloaded
    • Pet Collar
    • PAHE + SL extension
    • Mia's Lair
    • SL Defeat
    • SL Sexual Fame
    • SS++
    • Slave Tats
    • Display Model
    • Devious FrameWork
    • Skooma Whore
    • Aradia extension
    • Amputator Framework
    • Maria Eden = v1.19
    • SILF = v1.1.9f

     

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