NMM from 0.52.+to 0.70.+ ( important info, help, tips & tricks)

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Vortex 0.15.5 is out

 

FIXES:

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fixed: many available mod updates were not recognized
fixed: fomod api function to retrieve file lists returned empty list
fixed: file list returned by fomod api didn't have prefix stripped
fixed: enbs would install as empty mods
fixed: some cases of "source and destination are the same file" errors
fixed: crash if the game extension throws an exception in queryModPath
fixed: crash if ipc connection to LOOT was closed unexpectedly
fixed: crash in check for invalid userlist
fixed: very rare crash on cleaning up ipc for elevated symlink deployment
fixed: exceptions during profile switch
fixed: exception on activating game that is no longer available
fixed: exception during mod reinstall
fixed: exception caused by vortex updating savegames while the game is running
fixed: exception on failure to write plugins.txt
fixed: exception if source ini file is missing archive section
fixed: exception when closing Vortex while a meta-data query is still being processed
fixed: potential exception when no profile is active
fixed: rare exception during external changes handling
fixed: some table columns wouldn't redraw on update
fixed: under certain circumstances the move deployment would not undeploy correctly
fixed: when maximising vortex would remember the maximised window size instead of the windowed size
fixed: when reporting certain error messages thed didn't add to existing reports but create a new one
fixed: error reports from fs functions would sometimes contain the wrong stack
fixed: concurrent deployment was still possible if the second was triggered by a mod remove
fixed: layout of feedback page in small windows
fixed: couldn't set requires/incompatible rules on plugins
fixed: group dependencie graph broken after removing a group with an ampersand in the name
fixed: after switching profiles, the new ini files weren't available until next deployment
fixed: (fallout 3/nv) wrong creation time
fixed (maybe): startup exception related to loading of native modules
fixed (maybe): failure to open websites from vortex
fixed (maybe): exceptions regarding esps being open in another application
improved: various small visual tweak
improved: increases number of retries on fs.remove calls (for particularly slow AVs I guess)
improved: allow tests to be rerun when they provide to "fix" action
improved: quicklauncher placeholder when there is only one game managed
improved: install mods even when errors were reported (because there are so many broken installers)
improved: "tools" and "calientetools" recognized as top-level directory in mods
improved: case insensitive download sorting
improved: less abrupt shortening of rss messages
improved: added refresh button to news dashlet
improved: better performance, especially during mod download and installation
improved: table filters no longer limited to advanced mode
improved: better chances a download can be resumed
improved: only sort/evaluate rules for enabled mods
improved: better readability of game names in quick launcher
improved: confirmation dialog before purging (not sure if that's an improvement...)
improved: clearer wording on the "external changes" dialog
improved: make better use of the available space in the starter dashlet
improved: nicer error messages from elevated fs operations
improved: automatically "repair" empty userlist
improved: mod name can be displayed as column on plugins page
improved: better error handling for case where fomod references a folder where a file is expected
improved: better heuristic to avoid adding a second "data" directory level on fomod install
improved: removed LOOT as preconfigured application (confused too many people since the functionality is embedded)
improved: (witcher 3) automatic detection when installed through steam
improved: (war thunder) not detected correctly
improved: (sims 4) offer 64bit binary as start option
feature: added fnis integration (running fnis automatically as necessary)
feature: warn if a mod is not compatible with the game version (currently works only for PoE2 mods)
feature: (Pillars of Eternity 2) load order management
feature: allow tools and game to be started from windows tasklist
feature: option to allow tools to be run in a shell when they need it
feature: added a refresh button for the tools on the starter dashlet (to re-run automatic detection)
feature: added mod variant attribute (improves the situation where you install a mod multiple times)
feature: changelog dashlet
feature: add savegames folder for a specific profile

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

 

[Guest]

Vortex 0.15.8 is out

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

fixed: failure to install some fomods
fixed: exception regarding meta db during game switch
fixed: exception in symlink deployment if elevated process dies early
fixed: exception if tray icon couldn't be initialised or clicked when the window is already destroyed
fixed: exception if a profile gets deleted with a deployment scheduled
fixed: exception during startup if incomplete download is saved without installationPath set
fixed: exception when download is stored without a game id
fixed: unhandled exception when trying to run tool without executable set
fixed: automatically clean up mods without an installationPath
fixed: initial dashboard layout ignored default position
fixed: notifications with a title but no message were counted in the banner but not displayed
fixed: categories weren't shown immediately after being added
fixed: fall back to cmd-based opn in case ffi can't be used for some reason
fixed: Dashlets weren't re-layouted upon becoming visible from invisible
fixed: "Missing: undefined" error message
fixed: left nav bar size was jumping when switching pages
improvement: keep (some) attributes when reinstalling a mod
improvement: graciously handle error to open mod meta database
improvement: better feedback for mod update checks
improvement: more gracious handling of user cancellation during purging and mod removal

 

 

Previous fixes in 0.15.7 and 0.15.6

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fixed: rejecting the uac dialog on game/tool start triggered an error message
fixed: rejecting the uac dialog on symlink deployment triggered an error message and no further deployments were possible
fixed: table filters didn't actually work in simple mode
fixed: file date for plugins wasn't update (which is required for load ordering on older games)
fixed: (pillars of eternity 2) exception when opening load order view before installing any mods
fixed: unhandled exception if github changelog message wasn't parseable
fixed: exception if changelogs weren't received in time
fixed: "Open Savegames" was offered for unsupported games
improved: show mod name in the "mod already installed" dialog
improved: allow users to browse to releases older than the installed one

fixed: problem installing many fomods
fixed: X-Rebirth mods didn't deploy
fixed: empty mod name field if mod has no attributes
fixed: exception when removing a mod when multiselected, with open details pane
fixed: exception in table component if raw data source in filter is undefined or null
fixed: automatically clean up downloads without localPath set
improved: enable "guessing" the mod id for uninstalled mods as well
feature: minimize-to-tray (left-click on the tray icon)

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

[Guest]

Vortex 0.15.9 is out

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

• fixed: further fomod compatibility fix
• fixed: (Pillars of Eternity 2) mods were marked incompatible with the current game version when they weren't

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.0 is out

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

fixed: failure to report error if window is undefined
fixed: not all extensible action containers were sorted
improved: download path is now set globally, not per game
improved: give users a chance to delay updating to major releases
improved: warning if downgrading vortex by a major version
improved: graciously handle the case where the user tries to set invalid paths for mods or downloads
improved: slight visual tweaks to react-select boxes
feature: override load order for individual files
feature: allow download to be associated with multiple games
feature: migration of application state on update if necessary
feature: added toggle for desktop notifications
feature: "open on nexus mods" action to mod right-click menu
feature: Allow filtering by parent categories even when they themselve don't contain anything
feature: path preview in mod settings clickable
api: now consists only of type declarations, not code
api: easier api for access to install/download paths

 

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

[Guest]

My opinion about Vortex

 

After reinstalling Skyrim yesterday I was tempted to install mods via Vortex 0.16.0. But, reading the reports about 322 errors (not necessarily related to Skyrim) I gave up from using it.  The thing that concerns me very much is the mean bug: mods deletion reports that some users had. I have all mods backuped but, going back on NMM and starting all over is waste of time. So, I will wait few months more before installing Vortex.

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.1 is out

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

fixed: exception on trying to determine fs case sensitivity
fixed: exception if the fs allowed us to create a (canary) file but not remove it
fixed: exception when categories dict is undefined
fixed: exception if chrome user data is empty
fixed: exception changing file provider on top level
fixed: rare exception during mod install
fixed: very rare exception when pausing a download
fixed: login wasn't registered in the UI
fixed: restored ability to change deployment method from settings
fixed: UserCanceled exception after selecting an invalid directory for the migration and then canceling
fixed: unset managed profile when removing a profile even when it wasn't the managed one
fixed: don't produce error retrieving categories for a game unknown on Nexus
fixed: wrong file size displayed when importing large file
fixed: failed to install mod for different game than the default
fixed: game search couldn't be cancelled
fixed: file providers not displayed in right order
improved: error handling for permission errors during deployment
improved: allow "Retry" on "Access denied" dialogs
improved: notify user when dropping an archive that already exists
improved: give manually downloaded mods a chance to find updates
improved: allow game association of downloads to be removed
improved: fomod dialog now shows an option description at startup
improved: toolbar actions will now be grouped automatically by icon
improved: triple check writing of the deployment manifest
improved: give users a chance to delay updating to major releases
improved: when pressing "show", apply a matching filter displaying only conflicting mods
improved: increased width of Manage Rules dialog
improved: correctly display .esp files with the ESL flag
improved: slightly reduced cpu load
improved: visual tweaks
feature: in-application documentation
feature: added filter for the plugin status

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.2 is out

 

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

fixed: the migration step stripped variables from custom paths instead of keeping them unchanged
fixed: when the state had to be repaired on startup, the fixed data might not have been saved to disk
fixed: exception when canceling the "Download is for a different game" dialog
fixed: exception trying to display description of some mods
fixed: exception when an attempt is made to open a non-existent location (directory)
fixed: exception if purging ini changes failed
fixed: exception trying to open savegame directory for a profile that doesn't have local savegames enabled
fixed: rare exception on the external changes dialog, when an invalid action is selectable
fixed: changing primary game for a download failed if the old one was not the active game
fixed: mods were shown as having an update when they didn't
fixed: dynamic mod creation might fail if it's the first mod for a game
fixed: rare failure to restart after a crash
fixed: migration dialog showed up on a fresh install
fixed: crash on initial start-up
fixed: plugin view didn't show some masterlist rules
fixed: confusing translation (german)
improved: on installing a mod, prepend the mod name to the file name if they differ significantly
improved: show activity indicator immediately when installing from file
improved: a few visual tweaks
improved: allow cli to create new values in the store
improved: better layout of plugin group editor
improved: more robust triggering of plugin autosort
improved: performance when switching between mods to display in the sidebar
improved: nmm and mo import now import archives by default (can still be disabled)
improved: warning if the installed fnis version doesn't support integration
improved: fnis data mods are now grouped together as variants of the same mod (only after re-generating them)
feature: added support for Neverwinter Nights (original and enhanced version)
feature: allow game extensions to provide a "hint" as to what nexus page they map to
feature: ability to reset changes to plugin groups

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

[Slorm]

NMM Release 0.65.10

 

Release Notes

Please be aware that these latest releases are not fully code signed as our certificate has elapsed - so you will need to accept any warnings that Windows throws at you.

0.65.10

• New features

  • Added a new OS Settings tab in the Settings menu where file associations and shell extensions are managed. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)

• Bugfixes

  • Fixed startup crash when checking for filesystem compatibility with symlinks. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)
  • Fixed registry related crash when opening the settings menu. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)
  • Various improvements related to the SevenZipSharp library. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)
  • Fixed crash issue during mod installation. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)
  • Fixed crash issue with corrupted skyrim.ccc files. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)
  • Added some unit tests to the source code. (thanks to user squid-box on Github)

 

Download site on Github: https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Nexus-Mod-Manager/releases

 

 

[RitualClarity]

So, NMM is now supported outside of Nexus? Or still being worked on by the Nexus crew. Forgive me if I missed the memo but I wanted to ask now since I notice it is on Github.

 

Also wanted to ask if it was supported outside of Nexus (like MO went when Tannin started working with the Nexus team to create Vortex) as it means that it is now  a serious mod manager that is being used as opposed to a out of date discarded manager from Nexus.  I was seeing people still using it instead of going to Vortex it's replacement and was wondering why and debating on encouraging them to get a more modern updated manager.   But if it is being fully supported by the community and being actively developed outside of Nexus now, then there is no real reason to not continue if that is your favorite manager provided that it is kept up.

[Slorm]

It's community supported but it seems to be mainly bug fixes rather than further development.

 

NMM has always worked well for me so I've not seen a reason to try Vortex which is still a WIP at the moment

[RitualClarity]

2 hours ago, Slorm said:

It's community supported but it seems to be mainly bug fixes rather than further development.

 

NMM has always worked well for me so I've not seen a reason to try Vortex which is still a WIP at the moment

Thanks,  I thought it was community supported and being mostly bug fixes is good enough. It worked well enough for most people. It installs and removes the mods pretty well without leaving junk behind (normally)  don't really see a need for it to be further developed but then again I am not a fan of NMM and not using it so I don't have the ability to see what might be desired or not on the manager.  Basically a manager keeps track of the mods you install and the overwrites and reverses them when you wish to uninstall the mod, that and help keep a load order organized.. that is really all a manager really needs to be. Anything extra from that is a bonus.

 

From what you are saying is Vortex can't really be trusted for a serious game play quite yet. It is good (apparently because I see many using it ) but not to a point where those that love NMM can jump off to the new manager Vortex. (some will never jump off provided the community keeps on fixing issues and providing solutions to make it work with the current games ... much like FOMM has stuck around due to the work of a few people making it relevant and functional for the games it covers.

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.3 is out

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

fixed: incorrect game id used for file downloads
fixed: error messages about invalid state
fixed: exception opening profile saves directory on new profiles
fixed: exception trying to activate NWN classic
fixed: uncaught error on failure to update outdated status
fixed: application menu wasn't updated for the active game
fixed: masterlist wasn't re-read after loot updated it
fixed: (NWN) music files were not installed
fixed: many spinners didn't spin
improved: updated loot-api (should improve sort performance)
improved: visual tweaks
api: allow page hotkeys without ctrl+shift modifiers

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

 

[Guest]

On 9/16/2018 at 4:02 AM, RitualClarity said:

So, NMM is now supported outside of Nexus? Or still being worked on by the Nexus crew. Forgive me if I missed the memo but I wanted to ask now since I notice it is on Github.

 

Also wanted to ask if it was supported outside of Nexus (like MO went when Tannin started working with the Nexus team to create Vortex) as it means that it is now  a serious mod manager that is being used as opposed to a out of date discarded manager from Nexus.  I was seeing people still using it instead of going to Vortex it's replacement and was wondering why and debating on encouraging them to get a more modern updated manager.   But if it is being fully supported by the community and being actively developed outside of Nexus now, then there is no real reason to not continue if that is your favorite manager provided that it is kept up.

 

I still use NMM 0.56.2. Don't like 0.65.+ version regardless of  working for some users. I had some serious issues with it. The only problem with the version I use is occasional freezing when uninstalling certain mods.Everything else works fine for me.

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.5 is out

 

All the fixes and improvements of this and previous releases you can find here: https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

 

 

Note: I tried to use this version when reinstalled Skyrim. First, I had a problem because I couldn't import my mods from 0.56.2 NMM version. The oldest version of NMM that Vortex accept is 0.63+ in order to import the mods.

 

Second: Drag and drop mods from mod folder into Vortex caused permanent and unrecoverable deletion of the mods folder. Use "Drag and drop" option with extreme caution creating the backup of your mods folder first.

 

Third: Vortex requires a lot of adaptation on usage. I see it as not user friendly and simple. At least not for now. Even MO is simpler for use than Vortex, but that's only my opinion. Some may disagree with me and that's fine.

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.7 is out

 

FIXES:

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Hotfix release to address problems in 0.16.6

Changelog of 0.16.6:

fixed: failure to install mods with read-only files/folders (regression)
fixed: download binding lost on moving downloads from settings
fixed: uncaught exception opening non-existing mod directory
fixed: uncaught exception when deleting extensions directory after starting Vortex
fixed: uncaught exception trying to open a game directory that's been deleted
fixed: exception switching from non-gamebryo game to gamebryo game
fixed: some features like "retrieve categories" didn't work in the same session in which the user first logged in
fixed: condition for setting access permission in ProgamData were invalid
fixed: broken error messages when mod installer fails
fixed: rare startup error regarding failure to look up documents directory
fixed: invalid download entries on "Install from fomod"
fixed: (uncommon) backup files removed during redeployment
fixed: several endorsement problems
fixed: some games couldn't be found with search discovery
fixed: (Dragon's Dogma) failure to run ARCtool.exe
improvement: "mod installed"&"mod downloaded" notification get automatically dismissed
improvement: better meta information provided for manual downloads
improvement: better mod update detection on mods with incomplete meta data
improvement: changed name of the file that tags directories as created by vortex
improvement: added progress bar during move of download/mods directory
improvement: updated to electron 2.0.10
improvement: fixed inconsistent capitalisation
improvement: more obvious hint that a table filter is active
improvement: usability improvements
improvement: (No Man's Sky) automatic removal of disablemods.txt
feature: allow meta information for downloads to be queried again
feature: Support for 3 Mount and Blade games

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

[Guest]

  Upgrading NMM 0.56+ to NMM 0.65+?

 

1. I wouldn't recommend upgrading.

If you decide to upgrade it, you will have the box with "blah blah" and "Yes" to delete present setup and "No" to keep them. Don't forget to choose same drive (partition) for VirtualInstal folder.

If you press "Yes", NMM will uninstall all mods and reinstall them all. The benefit of this operation is that NMM will shorten your time for installation mods manually, but it might not install them by order and merge them properly.

If you press "No"  all mods will be showed as disabled in mods section although they will be active under plugins. But still some of them won't work properly.

I strongly recommend to use  "Tools" icon on the top of the manager and choose "Uninstall all active mods" and then reinstall them one by one as it should be and don't forget to run FNIS and LOOT.

 

2. I strongly recommend uninstalling NMM 0.56+ using CCleaner. When the program ask you if you want to keep your mods folder, confirm with "Yes".

After that delete NMM folder from "My documents". Also, run CCleaner registry cleaner before installing NMM 0.65+.

Once you install NMM 0.65+ choosing VirtualInstall location, add FNIS, Wrybash and Tes5edit programs to your NMM.

If you like having more then one profile I suggest you to install only basic mods for first (default) profile such as: SKSE, FNIS, Skelteon, SKYUI, Meshes and textures, HDT high heels, Jcontairnes and all similar mods needed to run the game without CTDs. There a few very good threads on LL about all needed mods for smooth gaming.

Then create a new Profile and install other mods such as immersive mods, overhauls, cheats, mod replacements and similar. So if anything goes wrong and the game freezes or CTDs, you can always delete second profile and make a new one based on the default one. In that case, your Skyrim will be "safe" from reinstalling.

 

I hop it helped.

[Guest]

Vortex 0.16.8 is out

 

FIXES:

Spoiler

fixed: download state verification (may trigger repair dialog on startup)
fixed: unhandled exception when filtering by category and that category gets deleted
fixed: unhandled exception if chrome Local State is a directory
fixed: unhandled exception when setting ini parameters failed
fixed: validate category name
fixed: hard link deployment fell back to move deployment due to temporary fs error
fixed: truncated error messages from winapi calls
improved: ensure game ini files are writeable

 

 

Download:

https://github.com/Nexus-Mods/Vortex/releases

 

 

NOTE: Vortex is still in early alpha stage and there are many polishing, fixing, improving to be done before switching to it. If you are Vortx fan and like to risk, then do it, but always BACK UP your MODS FOLDER first.

[Guest]

Vortex officially became Beta mod manager

 

On the main Nexus page you can't see "Install NMM 0.65.+" any more. Instead of it, there is "Install Vortex" in upper right corner. Tanin and his team worked hard all this time and made a new hybrid; the combination of MO and NMM. The latest official version/release is  0.16.8.

 

More about it here:

Spoiler

In early 2017 we set out to develop an entirely new mod manager. It was our intention to create a mod manager that would be a suitable replacement for our ageing Nexus Mod Manager and combine its simplicity with a more powerful set of tools and features designed to make modding as accessible as possible to all types of modders - newcomers and veterans alike.

We gave this project the name Vortex, and our lead developer Tannin has been working on it along with our new Vortex developer Nagev to ensure that Vortex is powerful, easy to use, and accessible to a wide array of modders. If you’d like, you can get a breakdown of Vortex’s key features on our dedicated page.

After more than two years of development which involved an open alpha that started in January 2018, Vortex is now in a state where it is both stable and “feature complete”. That's not to say that we won't be adding plenty of new features to Vortex in the coming years, but the Vortex of today is one that will be a more than able mod management tool for the vast majority of mod users. We are therefore proud to roll out the Vortex beta to you, our community, in the hopes that Vortex will help you organise and fine tune your load orders and modding installations, as it has helped so many users during the alpha phase.

If you have a perfectly functioning load order and stable modded game then we highly recommend you do not move over to Vortex at this time. The main focus of Vortex is on making your game as easy to mod as possible, in the most stable way, with the least amount of effort and if your game is already stable, there's no point making even a small effort to move over. However, for many of you who have been plagued by mod conflicts and issues, or who are starting a new playthrough or who just want to try out something new, Vortex might be a great fit.

If you need help deciding whether Vortex is right for you, you can find out in our help center.

If you have decided for yourself that you want to give Vortex a try, you can download it here. We’ll also be updating anywhere on our website that points to Nexus Mod Manager.


Vortex beta

We’re releasing Vortex as a beta because there are likely to be more pesky bugs we need to squash, however, it’s currently very stable and we’re confident enough in both its abilities and its state to make it the primary mod manager of Nexus Mods.

The beta is not intended to last forever, we have a clear roadmap of where we want to be before we officially hit the 1.0 full release and we’ll be listening to your feedback along the way. It is our utmost and realistic hope that this beta phase will not last any longer than the alpha stage has lasted.

In preparation for this announcement, we’ve been hard at work writing some helpful documentation to explain Vortex’s various features. We chose to put this on the wiki so anyone in the community can add their own articles and advice for using Vortex, and to help us ensure the content is up to date.

If you make tools for modders or have an idea for a great extension for Vortex you can check out our development documentation here.


Nexus Mods API - Coming soon…

The beta release of Vortex is a major milestone in the future of Nexus Mods. With that in mind we have another project we’re working on in the background to announce, the Nexus Mods API.

To offer deeper integration with our website and services we will be opening our new API to the public in the near future. What this means is, 3rd party applications and websites will be able to access data from Nexus Mods in a more robust and modern way than they do currently.

At the moment, Nexus Mod Manager and Mod Organizer (among others) use our older hook to work with the site, but as we continue to bring our code base up to date these applications will need to be updated to use our new API. We won’t cut off support straight away though, we’ll be working with these developers to allow a fair transition period before the old systems are turned off entirely. Of course, older versions of these programs will no longer be able to download directly from Nexus Mods after this time, but they will still work for manual mod installations.

We’ll be bringing you more information on our API closer to the time, so stay tuned!

 

NMM will still be upgraded and available for download but only on Github and not supported by Nexus team.

 

Before you decide to install Vortex I highly recommend to read all about the manager here: https://www.nexusmods.com/site/mods/1?tab=description

 

 

[Guest]

Rant about NMM 0.65.10

 

 

I don't know abut others but I'm very disappointed in ever version of NMM that came out after 0.62.+. Every version had problems with texture installing and merging; at least with two that I use(d): Leyenda skinny textures and Pride of Valhala and with What to wear mod. Every single release caused me a lot of problems with texture glitches and partial incompatibility with some mods, if I can call it. Installation of certain mods from Nexus such as papyrus Utility and similar mods always caused problems. NMM behaved like it doesn't know what and how to do merging mods. Damn. I envy every 0.65.+ user who doesn't have such problems.

 

If I wasn't warmed up for Vortex, because of the promise I publicly gave some time ago I would never abandon NMM 56.+ 

[giuliohe151]

Hi, 
I'd like to ask for some support with NMM ( 0.65.2 ) as I'm having a couple of issues with it ( maybe due to my inexperience and maybe due to how the tool has been projected to work ).

First things first , I'd like to move my mods to another hard drive without breaking them if possible and I was wondering how that could be achieved.

Second but more important issue.....NMM seems to be making my mods occupy too much room on my hard disc ( my Downloads folder weighs 53 gb and that's where all of my downloaded mods obviously end up first , then my steamapps folder weighs 92 gb....and skyrim is pretty much the only steam game installed atm.....and finally....NMM folder takes up to 196 gb....which means that about 300 gb of my hard disc are basically taken by skyrim and its mods only. Now, this is a bit weird since the whole collection of mods only weighs less than 53 gb.... ). May I know what happened there and eventually how to solve the issue ?

Thank you very much in advance.

[GenioMaestro]

10 hours ago, Elf Prince said:

Rant about NMM 0.65.10

I'm sorry Elf Prince but i have 65.10 and cero problems.

In my last big update some months ago i upgrade the same day DD from 3.3 to 4.1 and the old MNC to the new MNC SLAL without problems. Install Cosio and demonic and all works. I not use Leyenda, but i can download and try.

[GenioMaestro]

1 hour ago, giuliohe151 said:

Thank you very much in advance.

NMM have a multiple directory structure and is designed for download the mods with it.

The main store in my machine in located in D:\Games\Nexus Mod Manager\Skyrim\Mods

 

If you make a manual download and store it in a specific folder and press the green + simbol for add the mod, NMM make a pure copy of the zip file and store it in the mod's folder.

That make appear inside NMM with grey text.

 

When you click the green mark for install and activate that zip file is uncompresed inside the VirtualInstall folder and this folder is used for copy the files to your game DATA folder.

In the install process, if any file must be overwrited, NMM ask you if you want overwrite it and when you say YES the existing file inside game DATA is copied to the VirtualInstall\_overwrites folder

 

Then you have, for one side, the originals zip's files duplicated, the zip files expanded and copied to game DATA and the files overwrited in the overwrites folder.

 

The only way i know for save hard disk space is use the compress utility integrated with the operating system.

Locate your VirtualInstall and make left click over it. Select properties, advanced options and enable compress this folder.

 

If you have tats packs for SlaveTats you are wasting a lot of gig's because the textures of the tats need a lot of space and is recomended compress the folder DATA\textures\actors\character\SlaveTats

 

If you want transfer your NMM installation to another machine or to another HDD inside the same machine the best option is use the integrated backup utility inside NMM. Press the tools icon next to the profile selector and use Backup->create mod backup

Use the same version of NMM for restore the backup.

I not know if the backup can be restored in a diferent version of NMM.

[Guest]

1 hour ago, GenioMaestro said:

I'm sorry Elf Prince but i have 65.10 and cero problems.

In my last big update some months ago i upgrade the same day DD from 3.3 to 4.1 and the old MNC to the new MNC SLAL without problems. Install Cosio and demonic and all works. I not use Leyenda, but i can download and try.

As I said: I envy to all who doesn't have a problem with any 0.65.+ version, but I do.

Just like I didn't have any problem with transferring to Vortex which works great for me, some people did have problems and it doesn't work well for them.

[Slorm]

2 hours ago, Elf Prince said:

As I said: I envy to all who doesn't have a problem with any 0.65.+ version, but I do.

Just like I didn't have any problem with transferring to Vortex which works great for me, some people did have problems and it doesn't work well for them.

It's very strange as I've never had a problem with 65.10 or any of the previous versions. I've only ever used the default profile as I tend to play a game through until the end or I get bored so maybe that's the difference (just guessing here)

[RitualClarity]

It is apparently having some issues with Fallout 4 (AAF) mod. NMM and also Vortex. Just an FYI.  At least currently. Someone posted on the AAF thread somewhere and once they moved to another manager (MO) the issue they had was done.  I believe they didn't do anything different.  Not sure about other mods than AAF.