This mod will create ESPExplorer.ini on first run. It can be edited to tweak various settings for the mod. If the ESPExplorer.ini file is not created, copy ESPExplorer.template from the F4SE\Plugins\ folder to your My Games\Fallout 4\F4SE\ folder and rename it to ESPExplorer.ini -- or just download the ESPExplorer.ini file from the downloads page and save it there.
The full path of ESPExplorer.ini will be something like "C:\Users\Username\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\F4SE\ESPExplorer.ini".
Follow the link below to choose a virtual key code as your hotkey if desired. The default hotkey is F11. The mod will fall back on Shift-Z if none is listed or it cannot be mapped, supposedly, but I have not been able to test this. VK Codes here: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731(v=vs.85).aspx
F11 is only for new users. If you upgraded from an older version, your ESPExplorer.ini will not be changed, and the hotkey will remain as you had it. ESPExplorer.template is only copied to ESPExplorer.ini if that file doesn't already exist.
***************************************** If you're having trouble with the mod, read the troubleshooting section on the description tab. I need details to find out what's going on in each situation and the requested information there is a good start. *****************************************
7 Jan 2020: I've uploaded an optional version with .ba2 archive that may work for those who don't want to enable loading of loose files, explained below. Also has some tweaks to debug information logged in ESPExplorer.log, but no functional changes. I would appreciate feedback on whether it works for those of you who try it or not, and exactly what happens if it does not, along with your ESPExplorer.log file.
For those having trouble with the hotkey not working, try the BA2 version on the downloads page, or make sure you have loose files enabled in Fallout4.ini. Personally I just use BethINI for this, and make sure "Load Loose Files" in the basic tab is checked. BethINI can be found here:https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67
Nothing I've attempted has allowed the hotkey to work in game. I've tried all suggestions, as well as changing the hotkey. My assumption is that MCM broke it, but I don't know a way around it w\o removing MCM. Some help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
just a hint: if the mod stopped working or ctd with f10 just make sure to open the essential ini file and correct a line.
the file ESPExplorer.ini is located in your win10 documents\my games\fallout4\fs4e folder. you will find a line: HotKey = 0x79 ; F10 which is the cause for the failing mod
change it with the editor into two lines exactly like this: HotKey = 0x79 ; F10
and mod should work
this should work for any setup including MO2
if you prefer another hot key just exchange the 0x79 with another valid key (0x78 for F9 or 0x7a for F11)
be aware that any "official update" after 1.10.163.0 and F4SE version 0.0.6.21 needs also fs4e and a full mod update! that means this workaround will only work up to 1.10.163.0!
Hi xrayy Thanks your solution works great, I changed the file ESPExplorer.ini Before changing those lines I would crash after pressing F10 now it works great Many thanks
mine is still not working... once pressed there are logs like Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7 Cancel command. Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7 Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7 Cancel command. Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7 Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7 Cancel command. shown in ESPExplorer.log, but the menu didn't pop up. using the latest F4SE (0.6.23)
I was able to get this working on the downgraded version. Putting this here in case it helps others who are having issues as well.
I realized I didn't have F4SE installed with everything the mod page says to have in the fallout 4 folder. I copy and pasted all the files in the F4SE download into the Fallout 4 folder I deleted the ESPExplorer.ini file as well as the ESPExplorer log Reinstalled the mod, Rechecked that the usual F10 issue was corrected Ran the game and it was working as usual. Just the steps I took. Hope it helps in someway
https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/56922 is the new explorer as i dont think this mod will be updated. even the creator of this one has a sticky note on the new one that implies this will not be updated
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This mod will create ESPExplorer.ini on first run. It can be edited to tweak various settings for the mod. If the ESPExplorer.ini file is not created, copy ESPExplorer.template from the F4SE\Plugins\ folder to your My Games\Fallout 4\F4SE\ folder and rename it to ESPExplorer.ini -- or just download the ESPExplorer.ini file from the downloads page and save it there.
The full path of ESPExplorer.ini will be something like "C:\Users\Username\Documents\My Games\Fallout4\F4SE\ESPExplorer.ini".
Follow the link below to choose a virtual key code as your hotkey if desired. The default hotkey is F11. The mod will fall back on Shift-Z if none is listed or it cannot be mapped, supposedly, but I have not been able to test this. VK Codes here: https://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windows/desktop/dd375731(v=vs.85).aspx
F11 is only for new users. If you upgraded from an older version, your ESPExplorer.ini will not be changed, and the hotkey will remain as you had it. ESPExplorer.template is only copied to ESPExplorer.ini if that file doesn't already exist.
*****************************************
If you're having trouble with the mod, read the troubleshooting section on the description tab. I need details to find out what's going on in each situation and the requested information there is a good start.
*****************************************
7 Jan 2020: I've uploaded an optional version with .ba2 archive that may work for those who don't want to enable loading of loose files, explained below. Also has some tweaks to debug information logged in ESPExplorer.log, but no functional changes. I would appreciate feedback on whether it works for those of you who try it or not, and exactly what happens if it does not, along with your ESPExplorer.log file.
For those having trouble with the hotkey not working, try the BA2 version on the downloads page, or make sure you have loose files enabled in Fallout4.ini. Personally I just use BethINI for this, and make sure "Load Loose Files" in the basic tab is checked. BethINI can be found here:https://www.nexusmods.com/fallout4/mods/67
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bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
Yes, the second one is blank after the equal symbol.
There may yet be something else still wrong, but I think that will take care of the majority I've seen so far.
Game version is NextGen.
the file ESPExplorer.ini is located in your win10 documents\my games\fallout4\fs4e folder.
you will find a line:
HotKey = 0x79 ; F10 which is the cause for the failing mod
change it with the editor into two lines exactly like this:
HotKey = 0x79
; F10
and mod should work
this should work for any setup including MO2
if you prefer another hot key just exchange the 0x79 with another valid key (0x78 for F9 or 0x7a for F11)
be aware that any "official update" after 1.10.163.0 and F4SE version 0.0.6.21 needs also fs4e and a full mod update! that means this workaround will only work up to 1.10.163.0!
Thanks your solution works great, I changed the file ESPExplorer.ini
Before changing those lines I would crash after pressing F10 now it works great
Many thanks
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7
Cancel command.
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7
Cancel command.
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7
Cancel command.
shown in ESPExplorer.log, but the menu didn't pop up.
using the latest F4SE (0.6.23)
tried 0.6.21, its still the same
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7
Cancel command.
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7
Cancel command.
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:7
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=7
Cancel command.
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:23Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=23
Cancel command.
getting this in my log :( what do
ESPExplorer.log show this messge:
Hotkey Pressed! GameReady:1 g_ESPExplorerIndex:37
Prepare to send command. glob_launchFlag=0 g_ESPExplorerIndex=37
Cancel command.
How can i do?
I realized I didn't have F4SE installed with everything the mod page says to have in the fallout 4 folder.
I copy and pasted all the files in the F4SE download into the Fallout 4 folder
I deleted the ESPExplorer.ini file as well as the ESPExplorer log
Reinstalled the mod, Rechecked that the usual F10 issue was corrected
Ran the game and it was working as usual. Just the steps I took. Hope it helps in someway
HERE IS THE SOLUTION:
https://windowsreport.com/fallout-4-mods-not-working-pc/
THOSE FREAKING INI FILES