[Question] how to eslify outfit mods for idiots

[Fraying9981]

So ive found that 1/3 of my esp slots are taken by outfit esp with sometimes only 1 complete outfit only per mod.

 

I know about the 254 esp limit and the difference with light plugins (esl).

 

Whats the simplest way for a beginner like me to transform an existing esp plugin into esl?

 

(I wont share the result)

 

Thanks in advance

[traison]

1. Open the plugin in xEdit.
2. Add the ESL flag to the plugin header:
   • Plugin -> File Header -> Record Header -> Record Flags -> Right click -> Edit
3. Renumber form ids:
   • Right click plugin -> Compact FormIDs for ESL

[Fraying9981]

1 hour ago, traison said:

1. Open the plugin in xEdit.
2. Add the ESL flag to the plugin header:
   • Plugin -> File Header -> Record Header -> Record Flags -> Right click -> Edit
3. Renumber form ids:
   • Right click plugin -> Compact FormIDs for ESL

thank you!

[judge007]

14 hours ago, traison said:

1. Open the plugin in xEdit.
2. Add the ESL flag to the plugin header:
   • Plugin -> File Header -> Record Header -> Record Flags -> Right click -> Edit
3. Renumber form ids:
   • Right click plugin -> Compact FormIDs for ESL

 

13 hours ago, Fraying9981 said:

thank you!

Or alternatively, use Wrye Bashes Plugin checker from View tab, and see if any mods can be changed to ESL there.

Then, follow @traison 's instructions for SSEEdit.

Beware, some mods don't take well  to Compacted FormIds. Armor, weapon, and clothing mods are fairly safe.