Basic Operations

Master the fundamental xEdit operations for effective modding work.

Loading Plugins

  1. Launch xEdit and select your game
  2. Choose which plugins to load (Ctrl+A for all)
  3. Click "OK" to load the selected plugins
  4. Wait for the loading process to complete

Finding Records

  1. Use Ctrl+F to open the search dialog
  2. Enter your search term (FormID, EditorID, or name)
  3. Select search scope (current plugin or all loaded)
  4. Click "Find" to locate the record

Viewing Records

  1. Click on a record in the file tree
  2. View details in the center panel
  3. Check references in the right panel
  4. Use the information panel for additional data

Editing Records

  1. Right-click on a record to edit
  2. Modify values in the edit dialog
  3. Use "Add" to create new entries
  4. Save changes with Ctrl+S

Pro Tips

  • Use F2 to rename records quickly
  • Press F5 to refresh the view after changes
  • Use Ctrl+Z to undo changes
  • Right-click for context menus with more options

Next Steps

Now that you know the basics, learn to clean dirty files:

Cleaning Mods & DLC