hanzox Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 How do you change a RAR or 7zip file into an esp, or esm? I already tried it with a remodeling modification but it did not work. I have probably 2 gigs of mods that are either 7zip or RAR and I cannot change them to esp or esm. When I changed a 7zip file to esp using the properties and just writing in the new file extension it works, but then when I try to enable the modification it writes, "This is not a valid Oblivion plugin or master file." I can understand changing the file extension manually was a bad idea, there is obviously something internally that needs to be fixed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezdimona Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 you don't! those utility's open the file only.To change an esp you must load oblivion in the cs and then make the mod you want to change as the active file, then you can add,delete or edit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanzox Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 Oh sorry, I meant a 7z file, the only way I can play a modification is if it is an ESP or ESM file. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nosisab Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 Oh sorry, I meant a 7z file, the only way I can play a modification is if it is an ESP or ESM file.NO!, you need to unpack it (renaming will not work), 7z, rar, zip and others are packed files... you may want to use the 7zip program which unpacks all the mentioned formats, is free and can be find here, in the Nexus. All actual files and folders will be inside that xyz.7z file (ESP, textures, meshes and everything else... INCLUDING THE DOCUMENTATION you should not fail to read). Most of times you can unpack directly into the /data folder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bben46 Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 I have a set of help files for people who are not computer geeks and are new to mods. They include downloading, extracting (unzipping) installing and activating mods. I have included a simple mod to practice on and instructions for installing and using 7-zip. If you are interested, click on the highlighted link below to be taken to the site where they are kept. I recommend starting with #1 and working your way through them. http://s1.zetaboards.com/TheStormRavenLibrary/forum/256092/ If you use them I would appreciate some feedback as to what needs improvement and what works for you. Please be honest and don't worry about hurting my feelings with criticism as I have a thick skin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts