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*'''Cancel:''' Closes this window. | *'''Cancel:''' Closes this window. | ||
== | === Removing Parent Masters === | ||
[[ | If a master file dependency needs to be removed from a plugin, the parent master list can be used. | ||
When a master dependency is removed from a plugin, all associated records & overrides will also be removed the next time the plugin is loaded. | |||
The [[Creation Kit]] will warn for each removed reference. The warning reads ''"MASTERFILE: Missing/Invalid base object for reference. This reference will be deleted."'' during load. | |||
Before proceeding, beware the '''deletion is immediate and irreversible''' once the following keys are pressed, and a parent master selected. | |||
There is no confirmation dialog. | |||
#Navigate to '''File -> Data...''' from the [[Creation Kit]] title bar menu. | |||
#Highlight your [[Data File]] in the left pane. | |||
[[ | #Using the '''Parent Masters''' file name list on the right side pane, highlight the master dependency intended for removal. | ||
{{ | #With the dependency highlighted, press the {{key press|Ctrl}} & {{key press|Del}} keys. | ||
== File Details == | |||
[[File:Data File Details Window v2.png]] | |||
== Working with Records == | === Working with Records === | ||
When you are using the [[Creation Kit]], the records that you have edited in the currently active [[Data File]] will be marked with a '''*''' within the [[Object Window]]. | When you are using the [[Creation Kit]], the records that you have edited in the currently active [[Data File]] will be marked with a '''*''' within the [[Object Window]]. | ||
To see | To see all records a [[Data File]] changes or adds in a single list, do the following. | ||
#Make sure the [[Data File]] is saved to disk. | #Make sure the [[Data File]] is saved to disk. | ||
#Then navigate to '''File -> Data...''' from the [[Creation Kit]] | #Then navigate to '''File -> Data...''' from the [[Creation Kit]] title bar menu. | ||
#Highlight your [[Data File]] in the left pane, and | #Highlight your [[Data File]] in the left pane, and press the '''Details...''' button. | ||
#A separate window will then show the full list of records that the [[Data File]] adds or changes. | #A separate window will then show the full list of records that the [[Data File]] adds or changes. | ||
#Select any file and choose the '''Details...''' button. | #Select any file and choose the '''Details...''' button. | ||
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So sorting by FormID, by clicking the column heading, becomes a useful tool too. | So sorting by FormID, by clicking the column heading, becomes a useful tool too. | ||
=== | ==== Ignoring Records ==== | ||
[[File:Data File Details Mark As Ignored Window.png]]{{ClearFloats}} | [[File:Data File Details Mark As Ignored Window.png]]{{ClearFloats}} | ||
If you see some records listed that you didn't intend to change, you can highlight them in the popup box and press the | If you see some records listed that you didn't intend to change, you can highlight them in the popup box and press the {{key press|Del}} key. | ||
This will mark them with an '''I''' for ''ignored''. | This will mark them with an '''I''' for ''ignored''. | ||
The ignored records will be purged from your file the next time you save it. | The ignored records will be purged from your file the next time you save it. | ||
==== More Info ==== | |||
This window is very tall and so requires some ''Microsoft Windows'' shortcuts to navigate. | |||
With the ''More Info'' window focused, press the {{key press|Alt|Spacebar}} keys together to open the ''System Menu''. | |||
Select the ''Move'' option and press the {{key press|Up}} & {{key press|Down}} arrow keys to navigate. | |||
[[File:Data File Details Info Window.png]] | |||
[[File:Data File Details Info Window GIF.gif]] | |||
{{ClearFloats}}<BR> | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
*[[Data File]] | *[[Data File]] | ||
*[[Game File Reference]] | *[[Game File Reference]] | ||
*[[Object Window]] | |||
*[[Editor Interface]] | *[[Editor Interface]] | ||