Difference between revisions of "Category:Tooling"

From the Fallout4 CreationKit Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
imported>Qazaaq
 
(10 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
All the various tooling that may be involved with developing Fallout 4.
A reference to all the various tooling that may be involved with developing Fallout 4.
Both official and community made software projects are mentioned here.
This page will include official, community-made, and third-party software projects.


* '''Material Editor''': a editor for material files, both .bgsm and .bgem extentions.
== Armor and Clothing Design ==
* '''Marvelous Designer''': A 3D digital painting and sculpting software for [[Model File]]s, specifically for clothing and armor.
** [https://marvelousdesigner.com/product/pricing Marvelous Designer]
** As of this writing, offers perpetual licensing as well as monthly subscriptions.
* '''Outfit Studio''': A 3D digital sculpting tool for [[Model File]]s, specifically clothing, armor, and body creation/conversion.
** [https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/25 BodySlide and Outfit Studio]
** Used for bodies, outfits, armors, and static [[Model File]]s.
 
== Audio and Dialogue ==
* '''Audacity''': Open source, multi-track audio editor and recorder for [[Sound File]]s.
** [https://audacityteam.org Audacity]
** Exports into XWM format.
* '''Creation Kit ESM Version Check Patch''': A patch to remove the ESM version check from 32-bit Creation Kit so that lip files can be generated after patch 1.10.162.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/42397 Creation Kit ESM Version Check Patch]
 
== Character Design and Animation ==
* '''F4Biped Animation Rig''': An animation kit for first person, third person, and vanilla animation import for [[Actor]] [[Model File]]s.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/16691 F4Bipid Animation Rig]
* '''Face Ripper''': A tool to transfer the player character face from one plugin to another.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3878 Face Ripper]
** Used for the creation of companion mods or unique NPC mods.
* '''Fallout 4 Animation Kit''': A detailed guide with tools and plugins for importing and exporting animations for [[Actor]] [[Model File]]s.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/16694 Fallout 4 Animation Kit]
 
== Documentation, Planning, and Promotion ==
* '''Canva''': A web-based multimedia design tool with which one can generate visual content for websites and social media.
** [https://canva.com Canva]
* '''Google docs''': A web-based word processor.
** [https://docs.google.com Google docs]
* '''LibreOffice''': An open-source office productivity software suite.
** [https://libreoffice.org LibreOffice]
* '''OBS - Open Broadcaster Software''': Open source software for video recording and live streaming.
** [https://obsproject.com OBS]
* '''Pastebin''': A web-based text editor.
** [https://pastebin.com Pastebin]
* '''Scrivener''': A word processing, metadata, note-taking, and outlining management software suite.
** [https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener/overview Scrivener]
* '''Trello''': A web-based list-making application for projects.
** [https://trello.com Trello]
** Project boards are set up similarly to [https://github.com GitHub] projects.
* '''WordPress.org''': Free, open-source website management software.
** [https://www.wordpress.org WordPress.org]
* '''WordPress.com''': Free and paid website hosting service using WordPress.org open-source code.
** [https://www.wordpress.com WordPress.com]
 
== Plugin Management ==
* '''Stupid Simple Plugin Manager''': A plugin management software.
**[https://github.com/tim-timman/fo4-plugin-manager Stupid Simple Plugin Manager]
** Used for quickly enabling/disabling plugins during testing and debugging.
* '''Wrye Bash''': A plugin management software.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/20032 Wrye Bash]
 
== Textures and Models ==
* '''GIMP''': An open source image manipulation software for [[Texture File]]s.
**[https://gimp.org GIMP]
* '''Inkscape''': A free vector graphics program for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.
** [https://inkscape.org Inkscape]
** Used for complex paintings, illustrations, logos, poster art, HUD elements, etc. Adobe Illustrator's free competition.
* '''Material Editor''': An editor for [[Material File]]s, both .bgsm and .bgem extensions.
** [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3635/? Material Editor]
** [http://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3635/? Material Editor]
** There is also a Material Editor that came with the Creation Kit in the tools folder.
** There is also a Material Editor that came with the Creation Kit in the tools folder.
* '''Notepad++''': a free source code editor which supports several programming languages running under the MS Windows environment.
* '''Materialize''': An open source PBR texture generation tool for creating custom [[Texture File]]s for Windows 64.
** [https://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v7.html Notepad++]
** [http://boundingboxsoftware.com/materialize/ Materialize]
** Widely recomended for scripting.
* '''Mudbox''': A 3D digital painting & sculpting software for [[Model File]]s and [[Texture File]]s.
* '''WinRAR''': is a Windows data compression tool that focuses on the RAR and ZIP data compression formats for all Windows users.
**[http://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0 WinRAR]
* '''3ds Max''': is a 3D Modeling, Animation, & Rendering Software.
**[http://www.autodesk.com/store/products/3ds-max?licenseType=desktopSub&support=basic&term=1month&mktvar002=knc_wwm_amer_us_nc_ggl__3dsmax-br2016___&gclid=CPew-fP8rs8CFQyAfgodWycHTA 3ds Max Subscription]
**[http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/3ds-max 3ds Max Student]
**It is preferred to use 3ds Max 2010, so the tools that came with the Creation Kit can work properly. Unfortunately, the only way to use it after the 30 day trial is to pay for it. It is possible to use later versions with the [https://github.com/figment/max_nif_plugin/releases Unofficial 3ds Max Nif Importer-Exporter].
* '''Mudbox''': 3D digital painting and sculpting software.
**[http://www.autodesk.com/store/products/mudbox?src=OMSE&mktvar002=655627&gclid=CNS6yeaGr88CFYqPfgodFTEL_w&term=1month&support=basic Mudbox Subscription]
**[http://www.autodesk.com/store/products/mudbox?src=OMSE&mktvar002=655627&gclid=CNS6yeaGr88CFYqPfgodFTEL_w&term=1month&support=basic Mudbox Subscription]
** [http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/mudbox Mudbox Student]
** [http://www.autodesk.com/education/free-software/mudbox Mudbox Student]
** Used for texturing, re-texturing, creating or editing diffuse(.d), normals(.n) and spectacular(.s) textures.  
** Used for texturing, re-texturing, creating or editing diffuse(.d), normals(.n) and spectacular(.s) textures.
* '''Photoshop''': a photo editing and manipulation software.
* '''Quixel Mixer''': A PBR texture generation tool for creating custom [[Texture File]]s.
**[http://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html?sdid=KKQIN&mv=search&s_kwcid=AL!3085!3!115827718818!e!!g!!photoshop&ef_id=V@olkgAAAFXfi-F9:20160927075354:s Photoshop Subscription (free trial)]
** [https://quixel.com/mixer Quixel Mixer]
**[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_FUngbzXVI a method for a legitimately free Photoshop]
** Integrated into [https://quixel.com/megascans MegaScans], but you can import your own for generating new ones.
* '''paint.net''': is free image and photo editing software for PCs that run Windows.
* '''Substance Painter''': A 3D digital painting software for [[Texture File]]s.
**[http://www.getpaint.net/index.html paint.net]
** [https://www.substance3d.com/subscribe/ Substance Painter Subscription]
* '''Nifskope''': A graphical program that allows you to open and edit NIF files.
** [https://store.steampowered.com/app/1194110/Substance_Painter_2020/ Substance Painter Perpetual]
**[https://github.com/jonwd7/nifskope/releases/tag/v2.0.dev4#downloads_2_0_dev4 NifSkope 2.0 Pre-Alpha 4]
* '''Texconv.exe''': A command-line texture compression and mip-map generation utility.
** Texconv.exe is found in the [[Elric]] folder under Tools in the Fallout 4 folder after installing the Creation Kit.
** Microsoft Texconv [https://github.com/Microsoft/DirectXTex/wiki/Texconv documentation]
* '''TexconvGUI''': A simple GUI for Microsoft's Texconv and can be used for grayscale heightmaps among other things if one does not have access to Adobe Photoshop.
** [https://vvvv.org/contribution/texconvgui TexConvGUI]
* '''XboxDDSTextureLoader''': For use by qualified [https://www.xbox.com/en-US/Developers/id Xbox One XDK developers], allows you to see Xbox textures ("XBOX" FourCC pixel format) on your PC.
** [https://github.com/Microsoft/DirectXTK/wiki/XboxDDSTextureLoader XboxDDSTextureLoader]
 
== User Interface ==
* '''SoThink SWF Decompiler''': A Flash decompiler to convert SWF to FLA and extract SWF resources. Windows and Mac versions.
**[https://sothink.com/product.htm Sothink SWF Decompiler]
** There's a 30-day free trial.
 
== Utilities ==
* '''7zip''': A free data compression tool for Windows and Linux. It supports RAR 2, 3, 4, and 5 formats as well as ZIP format.
**[https://7-zip.org 7-Zip]
* '''Champollion Pex to Papyrus Decompiler''': A command line tool to decompile PEX binary files into human-readable PSC files.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/3742 Champollion]
* '''HxD''': A binary file editing software for raw data manipulation.
** [https://mh-nexus.de/hxd HxD]
** Notepad++ and Visual Studio Code have plugins for viewing raw data.
* '''Inspiration Pad Pro''': A random data generation program.
**[https://www.nbos.com/products/inspiration-pad-pro Inspiration Pad Pro]
* '''StringBuilder''': A utility for building incremental strings upon copy and pasting.
**[https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/27962 StringBuilder]
* '''WinRAR''': A Windows data compression tool that focuses on the RAR and ZIP data compression formats for all Windows users.
**[http://www.win-rar.com/start.html?&L=0 WinRAR]
 
== Version Control and Bug Tracking ==
* '''AFKTrack''': A bug tracking application designed for mod authors.
** [https://github.com/Arthmoor/AFKTrack AFKTrack]
*'''Git:''' Open source software development version control
**[https://git-scm.com/ Git]
* '''GitHub''': A web-based GUI for Git that provides hosting for software development version control.
** [https://github.com GitHub]
** You can also make static websites and have a wiki for your mod project.
* '''Perforce''': Free version control for up to 5 users and 20 workspaces.
** [https://www.perforce.com/products/helix-core/free-version-control Perforce Helix Core]
 
== Worldspaces ==
* '''terrain.party''': A web-based tool for real-world height map data.
**[https://terrain.party terrain.party]
* '''Wilbur''': A fractal map generator for terrain data height maps.
** [https://fracterra.com/software.html Wilbur]
* '''WorldMachine''': A procedural painting and sculpting tool for generating terrain height maps for import into the Creation Kit.
**[https://world-machine.com WorldMachine]
** Free version produces height maps that are 512 x 512.


== Notes ==
== Notes ==
*There are plenty of other tools that can be used and listed.
*There are plenty of other tools that can be used and listed.
*If a tool would be linked to directly, multiple times, then consider creating a standalone tool page and adding it to the '''Tooling''' category.


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
*[[:Category:Game Files|Game Files Category]]
*[[Game File Reference]]
*[[:Category:Creation Kit|Creation Kit Category]]
*[[Creation Kit Toolset]]




Latest revision as of 17:29, 13 October 2023

A reference to all the various tooling that may be involved with developing Fallout 4. This page will include official, community-made, and third-party software projects.

Armor and Clothing Design[edit | edit source]

  • Marvelous Designer: A 3D digital painting and sculpting software for Model Files, specifically for clothing and armor.
    • Marvelous Designer
    • As of this writing, offers perpetual licensing as well as monthly subscriptions.
  • Outfit Studio: A 3D digital sculpting tool for Model Files, specifically clothing, armor, and body creation/conversion.

Audio and Dialogue[edit | edit source]

  • Audacity: Open source, multi-track audio editor and recorder for Sound Files.
  • Creation Kit ESM Version Check Patch: A patch to remove the ESM version check from 32-bit Creation Kit so that lip files can be generated after patch 1.10.162.

Character Design and Animation[edit | edit source]

  • F4Biped Animation Rig: An animation kit for first person, third person, and vanilla animation import for Actor Model Files.
  • Face Ripper: A tool to transfer the player character face from one plugin to another.
    • Face Ripper
    • Used for the creation of companion mods or unique NPC mods.
  • Fallout 4 Animation Kit: A detailed guide with tools and plugins for importing and exporting animations for Actor Model Files.

Documentation, Planning, and Promotion[edit | edit source]

  • Canva: A web-based multimedia design tool with which one can generate visual content for websites and social media.
  • Google docs: A web-based word processor.
  • LibreOffice: An open-source office productivity software suite.
  • OBS - Open Broadcaster Software: Open source software for video recording and live streaming.
  • Pastebin: A web-based text editor.
  • Scrivener: A word processing, metadata, note-taking, and outlining management software suite.
  • Trello: A web-based list-making application for projects.
    • Trello
    • Project boards are set up similarly to GitHub projects.
  • WordPress.org: Free, open-source website management software.
  • WordPress.com: Free and paid website hosting service using WordPress.org open-source code.

Plugin Management[edit | edit source]

  • Stupid Simple Plugin Manager: A plugin management software.
  • Wrye Bash: A plugin management software.

Textures and Models[edit | edit source]

  • GIMP: An open source image manipulation software for Texture Files.
  • Inkscape: A free vector graphics program for Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows.
    • Inkscape
    • Used for complex paintings, illustrations, logos, poster art, HUD elements, etc. Adobe Illustrator's free competition.
  • Material Editor: An editor for Material Files, both .bgsm and .bgem extensions.
    • Material Editor
    • There is also a Material Editor that came with the Creation Kit in the tools folder.
  • Materialize: An open source PBR texture generation tool for creating custom Texture Files for Windows 64.
  • Mudbox: A 3D digital painting & sculpting software for Model Files and Texture Files.
  • Quixel Mixer: A PBR texture generation tool for creating custom Texture Files.
  • Substance Painter: A 3D digital painting software for Texture Files.
  • Texconv.exe: A command-line texture compression and mip-map generation utility.
    • Texconv.exe is found in the Elric folder under Tools in the Fallout 4 folder after installing the Creation Kit.
    • Microsoft Texconv documentation
  • TexconvGUI: A simple GUI for Microsoft's Texconv and can be used for grayscale heightmaps among other things if one does not have access to Adobe Photoshop.
  • XboxDDSTextureLoader: For use by qualified Xbox One XDK developers, allows you to see Xbox textures ("XBOX" FourCC pixel format) on your PC.

User Interface[edit | edit source]

  • SoThink SWF Decompiler: A Flash decompiler to convert SWF to FLA and extract SWF resources. Windows and Mac versions.

Utilities[edit | edit source]

  • 7zip: A free data compression tool for Windows and Linux. It supports RAR 2, 3, 4, and 5 formats as well as ZIP format.
  • Champollion Pex to Papyrus Decompiler: A command line tool to decompile PEX binary files into human-readable PSC files.
  • HxD: A binary file editing software for raw data manipulation.
    • HxD
    • Notepad++ and Visual Studio Code have plugins for viewing raw data.
  • Inspiration Pad Pro: A random data generation program.
  • StringBuilder: A utility for building incremental strings upon copy and pasting.
  • WinRAR: A Windows data compression tool that focuses on the RAR and ZIP data compression formats for all Windows users.

Version Control and Bug Tracking[edit | edit source]

  • AFKTrack: A bug tracking application designed for mod authors.
  • Git: Open source software development version control
  • GitHub: A web-based GUI for Git that provides hosting for software development version control.
    • GitHub
    • You can also make static websites and have a wiki for your mod project.
  • Perforce: Free version control for up to 5 users and 20 workspaces.

Worldspaces[edit | edit source]

  • terrain.party: A web-based tool for real-world height map data.
  • Wilbur: A fractal map generator for terrain data height maps.
  • WorldMachine: A procedural painting and sculpting tool for generating terrain height maps for import into the Creation Kit.
    • WorldMachine
    • Free version produces height maps that are 512 x 512.

Notes[edit | edit source]

  • There are plenty of other tools that can be used and listed.
  • If a tool would be linked to directly, multiple times, then consider creating a standalone tool page and adding it to the Tooling category.

See Also[edit | edit source]

Subcategories

This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.

C

T

Retrieved from "https://falloutck.uesp.net/w/index.php?title=Category:Tooling&oldid=8470"