Updating mods when using vortex

[Grizfarb]

I have mods installed that need to be updated, for instance Fusion Girl.

Can I delete the current mod, then load the updated mod and deploy mods?

Is that the right way to do this? I will still have to run Body slide and outfit studio again, correct?

And just go down the update list deleting and replacing these mods right or wrong.

I do not wish to mess this up and have to redo everything.

Thanks G

[jaydawg55]

Short answer: You need to install the updated mod first and then delete the older version.

 

Details:

 

1. In Vortex on the Mod tab, on the top menu bar find the 'Check for Updates' button and push it.

2. Vortex will search Nexus to identify which mods in your list have an update. Have a lot of mods? This can take a while to get done. Coffee?

3. When the search is finished, find the column heading called Version. Click the dropdown and select 'Update available.'

4. A filtered list appears showing just mods with updates to install. Under the Version column is a cloud or download icon for each update.

5. Click a download icon and Vortex will bring up the Nexus Files page for that mod. Click the Nexus download button to start the download.

6. Vortex will alert you when it is ready to install. It will prompt you to update just the current profile of the game or all profiles. I usually choose all.

7. Usually Vortex pairs up installed and updated versions of the mod in a small dropdown menu. Select the minus sign next to the old version.

8. Vortex will show you a confirmation menu about deleting the old version. Be sure to click 'Delete archive' or the old art/audio files will remain in place.

9. Repeat this process for each mod to be updated.

 

Special Cases:

 

1. Sometimes Vortex will alert you to mod conflicts when you are installing an update. Follow the same process as installing a first-time mod.

2. Sometimes the conflict is between two versions of the same mod (old vs update). Filter on Mod Name and Remove the older version.

3. Sometimes Vortex does not Remove the old version but leaves it as 'Uninstalled.' I tell Vortex to Remove these mods.

 

I don't know why these special cases occur. Possibly, I am not using Vortex exactly the way I should. For SSE I have 575 mods installed, so I might be trying to get Vortex to do too many things at once.

 

The Vortex Knowledge Base or YouTube might have more information for you with pictures or video.

 

Hope this helps you.

[Grizfarb]

That is the very Information I needed. Thank you very much.