Basic Operations
Master the fundamental xEdit operations for effective modding work.
Loading Plugins
- Launch xEdit and select your game
- Choose which plugins to load (Ctrl+A for all)
- Click "OK" to load the selected plugins
- Wait for the loading process to complete
Finding Records
- Use Ctrl+F to open the search dialog
- Enter your search term (FormID, EditorID, or name)
- Select search scope (current plugin or all loaded)
- Click "Find" to locate the record
Viewing Records
- Click on a record in the file tree
- View details in the center panel
- Check references in the right panel
- Use the information panel for additional data
Editing Records
- Right-click on a record to edit
- Modify values in the edit dialog
- Use "Add" to create new entries
- 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