[CharGenMorph Compiler doesn't acknowledge my XML files]

I have the path to override for dragon age 2 set up exactly as C:\Users\Catherine\Documents\BioWare\Dragon Age 2\packages\core\override

 

I also clicked the box that says "ignore dragon age 2 root install directory" That means I won't have to enter anything for dragon age 2 install path, correct?

[CharGenMorph Compiler doesn't acknowledge my XML files]

I have been trying to get the LOTC's hair tints, pineappletree's vibrant colors, and CharGen overhaul mods to merge into a single file using the compiler, but it keeps saying there are no XML files to compile. The my documents pathway is correct, and I have set it to ignore the root launcher because I couldn't find it, but no dice. I have also tried it with the CharGenMorph files in separate subfiles and without. I know the mods work by themselves, but without the compiler I have no idea how to get them to work at the same time. Any suggestions?

[Any Kind Souls Who Will Help the Clueless Newbie?]

I have very little experience with pc gaming and even less with modding. However, I really enjoyed Dragon Age: Origins and would like to replay it with the extra customization that only modding provides. If anyone could give me a step-by-step explanation on how to use mods in general and what software is required, it would be greatly appreciated.