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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, created by jonwd7, to extract BA2 and BSA files.
:'''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 ==
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# Download and extract the file contents into a new empty folder.
== Tutorial ==
# The program may be executed from any folder on your local computer.
'''1''' Download and install B.A.E. manually.
# Create a desktop shortcut and launch the program.


== Usage ==
'''2''' Click File > Open File...
# After installation, click <code>File > Open File...</code>
 
# Navigate to the Fallout 4 data folder.
'''3''' Navigate to the Fallout 4 data folder.
:::<u>PC</u> <code>...\Steam\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4\Data</code>
:<u>PC</u> C:\Program Files\Fallout 4\Data
:::<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.
:<u>Steam</u> C:\SteamLibrary\SteamApps\common\Fallout 4\Data
# Open a .ba2 file. Example: "Fallout4 - Materials.ba2"
:<u>Playstation 4 / Xbox One</u> ''(unverified)'' 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.
# Select all or specific game assets, click 'Extract', and select the 'Data' folder.  
 
'''4''' Open a .ba2 file. Example: "Fallout4 - Materials.ba2"
 
'''5''' Select all or specific game assets, click 'Extract', and select the 'Data' folder.  


'''Tip:''' A helpful way to organize creations
'''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.
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 ==
== Link ==
*[[Archive File]]
[http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/78/? Nexus Mods - B.A.E.].




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