Need some help Please

[Arconius]

Im just starting out modding and Im having a problem. Im hoping someone can help. Im making my second mod, a new shop. I start out setting up the building. Saved and closed CS. Once I start CS again and load my .esp file I cant save to it. So I have two .esp files for one shop. How do I save to the first .esp file? It error saying its active.

 

Thanks for your time.

[Abramul]

You did set the saved .esp as active, rather than merely loading it, correct?

[chjoco15]

yes i also have the same problem i think. When i save the mod i am working on it says 'file is a master file or is in use. choose a different directory' or somethin to that sort. trying to save over that one by doing other things has cost me 2 of my mods that i was making.

 

Edit: ok now i get it thanks alot. just press the set as active file button when you are selecting your data.

[Arconius]

You did set the saved .esp as active, rather than merely loading it, correct?

 

It asked if I would like to make it active at load. And I said yes. I edit the file and try to save it. It gives me

 

File Error

 

File 'VampShop.esp' is a master file or is in use.

Please select another file to save to.

 

I click ok and cant save to another file it auto defaults to the file I tryed first. If I save to another file name it saves the changes only to the new file.

[Arconius]

Hey Abramul

 

Thanks a lot!!! I found it. I missed the Active button. Now my vampire shop will be up soon. 8)