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The [[Bethesda Archive Extractor]] or ''B.A.E.'' for short, is a utility created by jonwd7, to extract [[Archive File]]s. | |||
B.A.E. is a utility | :'''Download:''' [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/78 Fallout 4 Nexus] | ||
:'''Documentation:''' [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/78/?tab=docs Nexus Link] | |||
= | :'''Bug Reports:''' [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/78/?tab=bugs Nexus Link] | ||
''' | |||
== Installation == | |||
# Download and extract the file contents into a new empty folder. | |||
# The program may be executed from any folder on your local computer. | |||
# Create a desktop shortcut and launch the program. | |||
== Usage == | |||
:<u>PC</u> | # After installation, click <code>File > Open File...</code> | ||
# Navigate to the Fallout 4 data folder. | |||
:<u>Playstation | :::<u>PC</u> <code>...\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4\Data</code> | ||
:::<u>Playstation/Xbox</u> Make a backup copy of the Fallout 4 installation to an external device. Copy the backup onto your PC. Locate the '/Data' folder in the Fallout 4 directory. | |||
# Open a .ba2 file. Example: "Fallout4 - Materials.ba2" | |||
# Select all or specific game assets, click 'Extract', and select the 'Data' folder. | |||
''' | '''Tip:''' A helpful way to organize creations | ||
Make a new folder in '/Data'. For example name it: "MyCreation1". Choose the files you want to modify and copy it into "MyCreation1". This way you keep the original files in their respective place and can refer to them when needed. | |||
== See Also == | |||
*[[Archive File]] | |||
[[Category:Tooling]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:32, 4 December 2018
The Bethesda Archive Extractor or B.A.E. for short, is a utility created by jonwd7, to extract Archive Files.
- Download: Fallout 4 Nexus
- Documentation: Nexus Link
- Bug Reports: Nexus Link
Installation[edit | edit source]
- Download and extract the file contents into a new empty folder.
- The program may be executed from any folder on your local computer.
- Create a desktop shortcut and launch the program.
Usage[edit | edit source]
- After installation, click
File > Open File... - Navigate to the Fallout 4 data folder.
- PC
...\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4\Data - Playstation/Xbox Make a backup copy of the Fallout 4 installation to an external device. Copy the backup onto your PC. Locate the '/Data' folder in the Fallout 4 directory.
- PC
- Open a .ba2 file. Example: "Fallout4 - Materials.ba2"
- Select all or specific game assets, click 'Extract', and select the 'Data' folder.
Tip: A helpful way to organize creations Make a new folder in '/Data'. For example name it: "MyCreation1". Choose the files you want to modify and copy it into "MyCreation1". This way you keep the original files in their respective place and can refer to them when needed.