GECK files - how to edit them without having to create new ones?

[Shidentora]

I started using the GECK a few days ago, time and again I see that a file has to be edited again.

 

So, how do I change a file I created without having to save it as a new file? My load order says it all:

BTW, I only change weapons (magazine capacity, spread, range and damage) and armor (damage resistance).

 

[X] Fallout3.esm

[X] BrokenSteel.esm

[X] CRAFT.esm

[X] CALIBR.esm

[X] EVE.esm

[X] Apocalypse Armory.esm

[X] 20th Century Weapons.esm

[X] Companion Core.esm

[X] RobCo Certified v2.esm

[X] CyberneticDawn.esm

[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esm

[X] RHKBrisaAlmodovar.esm

[X] Sharing and Caring Companions.esm

[X] CASM.esp

[X] MoreMapMarkers.esp

[X] 20thCWItemPlacement2.esp

[X] WieldableTorches (Main).esp

[X] Slam Desert Eagle.esp

[X] AdvancedReconGear.esp

[X] SuperJump2x.esp

[X] nick-invisibleghoulmask.esp

[X] Skrees_BF2142.esp

[X] fgScrapMetalCrafting.esp

[X] Portable Tent.esp

[X] Explosive Fun.esp

[X] Dalls_SafeHouse.esp

[X] SteinerCombatGear.esp

[X] autocannon.esp

[X] Hellish Incinerator.esp

[X] pickelhaube.esp

[X] Dalls_STORM_Troopers.esp

[X] AlexScorpion's and Weijiesen's Smoking Fun.esp

[X] weap Alien Collection.esp

[X] GrenadeLauncher_Converter.esp

[X] Gatling Plasma.esp

[X] GhoulsLightsaberMod 2.1.esp

[X] RK-Skelette-3.0.esp

[X] The5 Visors Mod F3.esp

[X] Kukri by MadCat and AJ.esp

[X] Skandless.esp

[X] NukaMine.esp

[X] EndoRifle.esp

[X] Tesla Metal Armor.esp

[X] Skeleton_Key.esp

[X] WearableCigarette.esp

[X] Regulators.esp

[X] M72_PPK12 Gauss v3.0 Beta.esp

[X] SolarScorcher.esp

[X] DriveableMotorCycle.esp

[X] Flashlight-Performance.esp

[X] PKPulsePistol.esp

[X] AN-94_Abakan.esp

[X] AS50 - CALIBR.esp

[X] Pre War AA12 Stash.esp

[X] DanWessonPPC357(CALIBR).esp

[X] wehrmacht pack (Avec CALIBR).esp

[X] RAPTOR44AiO.esp

[X] CALIBR Ammo Schematics - CRAFT.esp

[X] TinCanCRAFTing.esp

[X] Advanced Recon Armor.esp

[X] Advanced Recon Armor-Easier Stealth.esp

[X] Desert Eagle Special.esp

[X] BlasterEquipmentPackagev1_2.esp

[X] Multiplas Rifle.esp

[X] Metal Blaster.esp

[X] HZ_MP7.esp

[X] HZ_SL8_XM8.esp

[X] HZ_MG3.esp

[X] HZ_MP40.esp

[X] HZ_STG44.esp

[X] Maschinengewehr42_556.esp

[X] WW2Uniforms.esp

[X] Plasma Assault Rifle.esp

[X] Star Trek Weapons revamped.esp

[X] AmmoCrate.esp

[X] alien gatling laser (BETA).esp

[X] AlienRifleV2.esp

[X] Vault 139 ver1-0.esp

[X] Aviators.esp

[X] Echo_BatteryCharger.esp

[X] Power Cell Converter Lite.esp

[X] GhostArmor HGEC - Conversion.esp

[ ] Mart's Mutant Mod - Increased Spawns.esp

[X] Mart's Mutant Mod - Zones Respawn.esp

[X] Operation Mirai - AR20 FAR.esp

[X] Sd_WeaponsShop.esp

[X] Anti-Materiel Rifle.esp

[X] Forgotten Vault.esp

[X] FPS Knife Hotkey.esp

[X] Mk48 MG.esp

[X] A Trail of Crumbs.esp

[X] Weapon Master.esp

[X] BOSPlasmaPistol.esp

[X] Heavy Plasma Pistol v1.esp

[X] M72.esp

[X] M72 scoped.esp

[X] Ghost Armor tweaks.esp

[X] autocannon TWEAKS.esp

[X] Gatling Plasma TWEAKS.esp

[X] Explosive Fun TWEAKS.esp

[X] weap Alien Collection TWEAKS.esp

[X] PKPulsePistol TWEAKS.esp

[X] DanWessonPPC357(CALIBR) TWEAKS.esp

[X] wehrmacht pack (Avec CALIBR) TWEAKS.esp

[X] BlasterEquipmentPackagev1_2 TWEAKS.esp

[X] HZ_MP7 TWEAKS.esp

[X] HZ_SL8_XM8 TWEAKS.esp

[X] HZ_MG3 tweaks.esp

[X] HZ_MP40 TWEAKS.esp

[X] HZ_STG44 TWEAKS.esp

[X] alien gatling laser (BETA) TWEAKS.esp

[X] Sd_WeaponsShop TWEAKS.esp

[X] Anti-Materiel Rifle TWEAKS.esp

[X] Skrees_BF2142 TWEAKS.esp

[X] DanWessonPPC357(CALIBR) TWEAKS2.esp

[X] Operation Mirai - AR20 FAR TWEAKS Gecko MG.esp

[X] Blackhawk tweaks.esp

[X] Sd_WeaponsShop TWEAKS 2 scopes.esp

[X] Desert Eagle Special TWEAKS.esp

[X] Slam Desert Eagle TWEAKS.esp

[X] Operation Mirai - AR20 FAR TWEAKS 2.esp

[X] AR and CAR tweaks.esp

[X] Sd_WeaponsShop TWEAKS 3 damage down.esp

[X] WW2Uniforms TWEAKS.esp

[X] Operation Mirai - AR20 FAR TWEAKS 3 gecko dmg down.esp

[X] 20thCWItemPlacement2 TWEAKS.esp

[X] UNDCity.esp

[X] UNDCity TWEAKS.esp

[X] UNDCity TWEAKS 2.esp

[X] AAArmoury.esp

[X] SkelotonsArmory.esp

[X] SkelotonsArmory TWEAKS.esp

[X] EVE.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory - CALIBR.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory REAL tweaks.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory REAL tweaks2.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory REAL tweaks3.esp

[X] RobCo Certified v2 Mechanist's Edition.esp

[X] RobCo Certified v2 FWE.esp

[X] RobCo Certified v2 EVE.esp

[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Main File.esp

[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - DLC Broken Steel.esp

[X] FO3 Wanderers Edition - Optional Restore Tracers.esp

[X] WeaponModKits.esp

[X] WeaponModKits - FWE Master Release.esp

[X] WeaponModKits - BrokenSteel.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory + WMK.esp

[X] Apocalypse Armory + EVE.esp

[X] EVE TWEAKS.esp

[X] SCC - Talk to Anyone.esp

[ ] Fellout-Full.esp

[ ] Fellout-BrokenSteel.esp

[X] TheOutbreak - WMS Vol 1 - Super Blue.esp

[X] as.esp

[AlfredTetzlaff]

When choosing the esp you want to load/change in Geck, mark it as "active" also.

[Shidentora]

When choosing the esp you want to load/change in Geck, mark it as "active" also.

 

Yes, I do that, but if I change anything and want to save it, the GECK just won't let me save it under the same name. It says, that it is an active file or a master file and to chose another name.

[AlfredTetzlaff]

Ah, sounds like you did master update with FO3 Edit, you have to do master restore before you can edit that esp in GECK again.

[Shidentora]

Yes, precisely. Thank you. Although the GECK sometimes doesn't display Save menu. Edited October 13, 2011 by Shidentora

[AlfredTetzlaff]

No problem, happy modding :)

[Shidentora]

No problem, happy modding :)

 

Thanks :biggrin:

I just enjoy to turn a good looking, but not so useful gun into a real piece of weaponry, to reduce its spread, increase the clip capacity and/or damage and to change its scope so, as to be useful at night.

Being a gun-nut, this is what I do with GECK. I have no time, however, to make a real mod myself (an adventure...).